Resources
by Base

Canadian Forces Member with Operational Injury - Wainwright - 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

Regional Coordinator Western:  (780) 973-4011 ext 2534

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 Base Health Services Centre

Phone: (780) 842-1363 ext. 1720

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

The Base Health Services Centre 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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