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Canadian Forces Member with Operational Injury - Edmonton- Adult

Member Assistance Program

Phone:  1-800-268-7708
Web: http://www.forces.gc.ca/health-sante/ps/map-pam/default-eng.asp
 
The Member Assistance Program is a voluntary and confidential service, initiated by the Canadian Forces (CF) to help members (Regular Force, all Reserve Class Members, Cadets) and family members who have personal concerns that affect their personal well-being and/or work performance.

Based on the Description on the M.A.P. website.

Veterans Affair Canada (VAC) – Support for CF Families

Phone: 1-866-522-2122 or
Web:  http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/clients/sub.cfm?source=forces/nvc/programs/fs
 
Veterans Affairs offers CF Veterans and their families make a transistion to civilian life through the following services:  case-management, individual and family counselling, rehabilitation, group health insurance, and other family supports.

Operation Stress Injury Social Support OSISS

Phone: 1-800-883-6094
Web: www.osiss.ca

Peer Support Network Phone:  (780)-973-4011 ext 6657 (Military Member and Veteran)
Family Support Network Phone:  (780) 973-4011 et 6335 (Family Member)
 
OSISS offers information and support for military members and veterans with an operationial stress injury.  As well as information and support for family members.  For military members OSISS offers the Peer Support Network and for families OSISS offers the Family Support Network.

Integrated Personnel Support Centre (IPSC)

Phone:  (780) 973-4011 ext. 2533

Integrated Personnel Support Centre (IPSC) provides a “One Stop Service” for ill and injured CF personnel, both Regular Force and Reserve Force.  The Integrated Personnel Support Centre consists of a multi-disciplinary team including a Family Liason Officer.  The role of the Family Liaison Officer is to provide standardized and consistent care in collaboration with the Canadian Forces IPSC team.  The main responsibility of this position is to provide direct support, short-term intervention and other related services and supports to civilian family members of Canadian Forces Personnel coping with illness, injury and/or special needs.

Edmonton Operational Stress Injury Clinic

Phone: (780) 342-2792
Toll-free number: 1-877-657-5770
Web: www.albertahealthservices.ca

The Operational Stress Injury Clinics (OSI Clinics) provide a specialized outpatient program that serves Veterans of the Canadian Forces, active Canadian Forces members, and eligible members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). OSI Clinics also provide services to family members of these individuals. Services offered at the OSI Clinic can be accessed through referral only. Contact the clinic for further information or go to their website for a detailed description of their programs and services.

Canadian Mental Health Association - Passages Program

Phone: (780) 414-6311
Web: http://www.cmha-edmonton.ab.ca/bins/site_page.asp?cid=284-1189-1693-2106&lang=1

The Passages Program was developed by the Canadian Mental Health Association to help support and assist military members over 18 years of age and veterans who have been medically discharged from the military.  Their purpose is to help military members navigate the challenging transition from the Canadian Forces to Community Life. This resource may be accessed by referral only. Please contact them by phone for further information on this program.

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