Government Benefits

A variety of financial programs and services for veterans and their families. Includes:

• Income supports
• Compensation for illness and injury
• Emergency funds
• Medical costs
• Help at home
• Death and bereavement
• Prisoner of war benefits

Service options available to current and former members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Includes:

• Disability pension services: help paying for healthcare services
• Mental health support: Talk to a professional
• Peer support: Connect with a community that understands operational stress injury
• RCMP and family: transition services and case management
• Transition interview: Help prepare to leave the RCMP by navigating to suitable resources and programs

Helps veterans remain independent and self-sufficient in their home and community.

Offers financial assistance to obtain services. Includes:

• Snow removal
• Lawn mowing
• Housecleaning
• Laundry
• Meal preparation
• Errand services
• Personal care (for example, assistance with personal needs such as bathing, dressing, and eating)
• Access to nutrition (for example, services such as Meals on Wheels or Wheels to Meals)
• Health and support services such as assessments, diagnostic services, and personal care by a health professional
• Ambulatory health care services such as health assessments, diagnostic services, and social and recreational activities (for example, adult day care) as well as transportation to receive the service
• Transportation services to help support independence and participation in social activities if you are at risk of social isolation and have financial need
• Home adaptations for making changes to your home to allow you to carry out everyday activities (does not include general renovations or repairs)
• Intermediate care services when you need a greater level of nursing or personal assistance

Program does not replace other federal, provincial or municipal programs. It complements existing programs to help meet needs.