Resources
by Base

Canadian Forces Member with Operational Injury - Gander - 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
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:  (709) 772-2611 (Military Member and Veteran)

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.

CF Mental Health and Social Work Services

Phone: (709) 256-1703 ext. 1424

(Please note the Canadian Forces Member must initiate the contact with the Mental Health Team)

Gander has Base Social Workers on hand to deal with the challenges military members and their families face after an operational injury.  Contact the Base Social Worker via phone for further information and assistance. The Mental Health Clinic is an intergrated team of civilian and military professionals, which include Social Workers, Chaplains, Education Coordinators, Addiction Counsellors, Mental Health Nurse, Psychologist and Psychiatrist. If you are facing some difficulties, they are there to help you get a better understanding of your concerns and to develop with you the skills/strategies for overcoming and dealing with the situation. At the Mental Health Clinic, staff do a quick intake assessment to determine your needs. This initial consultation attempts to answer all the individuals questions related to their services, including issues such as confidentiality and appointment booking.

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