Your mental well-being can be challenged for many reasons—but weakness isn’t one of them. In fact, recognizing that you need help, and getting the help you need, takes real courage.

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) has a suite of services and benefits for Veterans, Canadian Forces (CF) members, RCMP members, and the families of those living with a mental health condition. This site provides information about those services and much more.

To assist you in locating information easily, our Mental Health site is divided into four sections:

Promoting Mental Health

Find out how VAC is supporting and promoting wellness by learning about the Mental Health Program, our national network of support organizations and partnerships, and our participation in cutting-edge research.

Supporting You and Your Family

Explore the services and benefits that may be available to you and your family, learn about the different types of operational stress injuries (including post traumatic stress disorder), and discover useful tips to help you get well and stay healthy.

Working with Providers

Access helpful tools, forms and resources for mental health professionals, understand our service delivery and case management process, or find out how you can become a VAC provider.

To find out how to get personal help at anytime, click on Need to talk to someone?