Services and Benefits videos

A better rehabilitation journey is about to begin for Veterans and their families.

Veterans Affairs Canada is updating the Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Assistance Program.

Quicker access to high-quality rehabilitation services / More time to connect with your Case Manager.

Customized services for Veterans and family members' unique background and needs / A new online portal to submit claims, manage appointments and access resources.

Discover if the Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Assistance Program is right for you.

Visit veterans.gc.ca/rehab

Your mission is to find a meaningful career after your service. At Veterans Affairs Canada, our mission is to support you.

The Career Transition Services program has been redesigned.

We've made important changes to the program to better support your career goals—and those of your partner.

Career Transition Services will provide support the whole way.

From job search to placement, career counseling, career coaching, job finding, job placement assistance, interview preparation, helping prepare your CV.

You'll work with qualified counsellors who understand the transition you're making—from military to post-military life.

We know things may change over time—new city, a growing family or new goals.

That's why there are no time limits for you to access this service. You can get assistance or advice anytime.

Do your career goals mean more education? We can help!

The Education and Training Benefit may be an option to help you achieve your goals.

We know a meaningful career is an important part of your well-being. This benefit can help you acheive both.

To learn more about this program and how it may help you or your family visit veterans.gc.ca/services.

Your mission is to focus on your physical and mental well-being.

At Veterans Affairs Canada, our mission is to support you.

That's why we have created a new Centre of Excellence that specializes in post-traumatic stress disorder and related mental health conditions.

We are dedicating 17.5 million dollars to preventing, assessing and treating Canadian Armed Forces members and Veterans' mental health conditions.

The Centre of Excellence's mandate is three-fold.

First – it will coordinate and participate in leading-edge mental health research.

Second – it will optimize the education of professionals working at CAF, Veterans Affairs Canada and service providers on mental health diagnosis, treatment and tools.

Finally – it will provide the best possible mental health care to support the challenges facing our military – both in and out of uniform.

We know CAF members, Veterans and their families have unique needs.

So, whether you're still in uniform or you've released, you'll have access to mental health care that is comprehensive, integrated and consistent, no matter where you live.

To find out more information about the Centre of Excellence on PTSD and related mental health conditions, visit veterans.gc.ca.

A message from the Government of Canada

Your mission is to find a meaningful career after your service. At Veterans Affairs Canada, our mission is to support you.

The Education and Training Benefit is part of that support.

All Veterans who have honourably released since 2006 and who served at least 6 years can apply for this benefit.

The amount of money you receive will be based on your years of service.

We have made this benefit flexible – so you can choose what's best for you:
– the education that'll help you get the career you want;

– the school that best suits you; and
– after tuition is paid, you can choose how to spend any remaining money to best support your education that semester.

Not sure what career or education path to follow? We can help!

A career counselor with the new Career Transition Services program can help you develop a plan.

We know a meaningful career is an important part of your well-being. This benefit can help you achieve both.

To learn more about the Education and Training Benefit and how it may help you, go to www.veterans.gc.ca

A message from the Government of Canada

Being medically released from the military is a big change for you AND your family.

The well-being of you and your family during this time is your priority, your mission.

At Veterans Affairs Canada, our mission is to support you.

That's why the Veteran Family Program is being broadened for medically releasing CAF members, Veterans and their families.

This program provides medically releasing CAF members, Veterans and their families access to Military Family Resource Centers – or MFRCs.

It started with a pilot program… and is now being expanded to all 32 MFRC locations across Canada.

You and your family can walk into any MFRC at any time – no appointment is needed.

A Veteran Family Program Coordinator will explain the programs and services available to your family from the MFRC and in your community.

Having support in your community contributes to your well-being.

The Veteran Family Program is there for you whenever you need it. There's no time limit on how often you can access these services.

Not sure where the MFRCs are located? We can help!

For more information on the Veteran Family Program and locations of the MFRCs visit veterans.gc.ca.

A message from the Government of Canada

Emergencies can happen anytime and leave you and your family at risk.

At Veterans Affairs Canada, our mission is to support you when you need it most.

That's why we've created the new Veterans Emergency Fund.

It's designed to help Veterans facing an urgent or unexpected financial situation that puts you and your well-being at risk.

Our goal is to work with you to find a short-term solution for your urgent situation.

Whether it's money for clothing, food, safety or shelter -- we're here to help.

A payment through the Veterans Emergency Fund is only a temporary solution.

We will work with you to develop a long-term plan that supports your overall health and well-being.

Urgent situations can happen at any time. We are prepared to help you through them.

To find out more information about the Veterans Emergency Fund and how to apply, go to veterans.gc.ca.

A message from the Government of Canada

Do you have a bold and innovative idea that could make a real difference in the Veteran community?

Veterans Affairs Canada is looking to partner with different organizations with the new Veteran and Family Well-being Fund.

We're investing $12 million over four years… in research, initiatives and projects that'll help Veterans and their families.

So, how can you access the fund? Apply for funding online at veterans.gc.ca.

Periodically, we will put a call out for proposals and you can submit an application to fund a project that benefits Veterans and their families.

Imagine the possibilities. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of Canadian Veterans and their families.

To find out more information about the Veteran and Family Well-being Fund and how to apply go to veterans.gc.ca.

A message from the Government of Canada