Resources
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Canadian Forces Member with Operational Injury - Greenwood - 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:  (902) 687-7930 ext 2262

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.

Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia- Valley Chapter

Phone: (902) 582-7443
Web: http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/bians1/

The Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia is a non-profit organization which provides support for people with brain injuries and their families.  This organization serves as an advocacy group with the government, the public and the health care system.
 

Annapolis Valley Health Services - Soldiers Memorial

Phone: (902) 825-3411
Web: http://www.avdha.nshealth.ca/smh/

The Soldiers Memorial Hospital is a full service, community facility providing acute care.  Soldiers Memorial is available to veterans and their families. They provide a variety of mental health services and operate in Middleton.  Go to their website for a complete listing of all available mental health services.

 

Base Mental Health Services

Phone: (902) 765-1494 ext. 5215

Base Mental Health Services 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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