Welcome to the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Family Resource Support Page.


Talk, Listen, Connect

In recognition of the contributions made by deployed personel, Sesame Workshop presents this bilingual educational outreach initiative designed for military families and their young children to share.

We are proud to offer support to help military families as they face challenging transitions. 

http://www.sesameworkshop.org/tlc/

MFRC of the National Capital Region

Support is provided to NCR families of Regular and Reserve personnel undergoing deployment within the country or overseas.

http://www.mfrc-ncr.org/english/services_deployment.php
613-991-4977

The Centre

The Centre is a unique inter-departmental initiative that began in April 1999. It was designed to bring the effort of both the Department of National Defence (DND) and Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) together in a cooperative venture to provide information and services to ill and injured members, veterans and their families. The CF, DND and VAC have a continuing concern for the manner in which they care for these military members and families who served our country.

www.forces.gc.ca/centre
1-800-883-6094 Within Canada
1-613-995-1457 Within USA (Call collect)

The Centre
Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

The TAP assists members of the Canadian Forces who have been or are being medically released, in making the transition to the civilian work place. The Department of National Defence and Veterans Affairs Canada Centre administer this program for the Support of Injured and Retired Members and their Families. TAP encourages prospective employers, in both the public and private sectors, to consider providing employment to: highly skilled, fully trained, qualified and job ready CF members who are being or have been medically released from the Canadian Forces.

www.forces.gc.ca/centre/tap
1-800-883-6094

Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS)

The mission of OSISS is to establish, develop and improve social support programs for CF members, Veterans and their families affected by operational stress; and provide education and training in the Canadian Forces community to create an understanding and acceptance of Operational Stress Injuries.

www.osiss.ca
1-800-883-6094

Canadian Forces Return to Work Program (RTW)

The Canadian Forces Return To Work program applies to members of the Regular Force (Reg F) and Primary Reserve (P Res). Return To Work (RTW) programs have been shown to greatly benefit the recovery of injured or ill personnel. The disability cycle of doctor visits, tests and treatments, coupled with the stress and feelings of guilt that can accompany the perception that one is no longer contributing to the organization, tend to weaken patients both physically and psychologically. Studies indicate that the probability of return to any form of employment decreases rapidly with the passage of time away from work.

www.forces.gc.ca/hr/centre (See "Our Services")
1-800-883-6094

Veterans Affairs Canada
Family Support

Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) knows that the transition to civilian life is a major adjustment for the whole family. This is why the New Veterans Charter offers more support to families than ever before. Family members may qualify for:

• Case management services;
• Health benefits;
• Rehabilitation services; and
• Other survivor benefits

www.vac-acc.gc.ca
1-866-522-2122