Veterans and their families
Our Family Program Coordinators
The Veteran Family Program Coordinators connect releasing Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and families to services and resources that can facilitate the transition to civilian life.
- Welcoming, listening, and needs assessment;
- Information and referral to the appropriate military and community resources;
- Intervention support and linkage with the various caseworkers involved when necessary;
- Workshops and groups specially tailored to ease the transition to civilian life.
Platform including more than 70 training modules on different subjects releted to physical health, psychological health, interpersonal relationships and parenting. There are live video sessions during wich it is possible to interact with facilitators. Available through the website or mobile app. Veterans and their families use the username “canada” and the password “canada“.
veterans.lifespeak.com
Military Family Services and the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group are proud to introduce “The Mind’s the Matter” – a web-based, interactive video for CF families who may be living with someone who has an Operational Stress Injury (OSI).
This initiative is a first-of-its-kind tool for Canadian Forces families. It provides real life solutions for spouses and teens coping with a difficult situation.
An online learning tool designed for families and peer caregivers to improve the management of challenges related to the role of peer assistance. You’ll find information about OSI, the potential impact on caregivers and strategies for dealing with it. In partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada, the Royal Ottawa Health Group and the Government of Canada. Free, no registration required.
Workshops and groups
You question yourself about the compassion fatigue ? You want to learn about it ?
This workshop aims to improve the knowledge of compassion fatigue and how to prevent it, express concerns about it and provide resources.
A workshop for spouses of military personnel who have been discharged or are in the process of being discharged, providing a space to explore, understand, and better cope with the impact of the transition from military to civilian life on the entire family.
Come learn how to provide initial support to someone experiencing a mental health issue or in crisis. This training is designed for the veteran community, their family members, and peer supporters.
Learn how to sleep better, feel more energetic, confident and happy, develop relationships and help others.
A workshop designed to support motivated veteran volunteers in developing a life plan aimed at personal growth. This project is also intended to be meaningful for anyone who would like to contribute, directly or indirectly, to the development and well-being of their community—whether through part-time or full-time employment, community involvement, or the launch of a project aligned with their areas of interest.
Families with children aged 7–11
A group for families in which one parent is living with an operational stress injury (OSI). Sessions are held for children, parents, and the whole family. This group aims to build the strengths of each family member in order to improve individual and family well-being.
Ages 12–17
A group for teens aged 12 to 17 who have a parent living with an operational stress injury (OSI).
This group allows teens to connect with other young people facing similar challenges, gain a better understanding of OSI and its effects, and identify strategies to help them cope with daily life.
A support group for spouses of military personnel or veterans with an operational stress injury (OSI), designed to facilitate sharing and mutual support in order to better understand personal, marital, and family experiences, as well as to better cope with challenges related to OSI, including the role of a caregiver.
Support group for adults who grew up with a parent who is a service member or veteran with an operational stress injury (OSI). This group allows participants to discuss the challenges and impacts of OSI and to better understand their needs as adults.
A workshop designed to help spouses of military personnel and veterans with operational stress injury (OSI) learn more about OSI and its effects.
Workshops designed for couples in which one partner is living with an operational stress injury (OSI). The workshops explore various theoretical aspects of OSI and couple dynamics, offering participants the opportunity to apply these concepts to their relationship.