If you or a Veteran you know needs help, please contact our Legion Service Officer Michel Abourousse. The services provided by Michel are free of charge, whether or not you are a Legion member. Our representation role is mandated through legislation.​​

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Who do we serve? ​

• Veterans, members of the Canadian Armed Forces, RCMP, and their families

• Legion civilian members

• Local population (ice storm)
   

​Definition of a veteran

“A Veteran is any person who is serving or who has honorably served in the Canadian Armed Forces, the Commonwealth or its wartime allies, or as a Regular Member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or as a Peace Officer in a Special Duty Area or on a Special Duty Operation, or who has served in the Merchant Navy or Ferry Command during wartime.”

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What type of assistance?

• Providing support

• Referrals

• Representation

• Advocacy (to veterans)

• Financial assistance free of charge (for veterans only)

 

If you, a friend or family member needs help, the Service Officer can offer to:

• Assist you with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

• Speak with you about assistance in adjusting to civilian life

• Help you with financial assistance

• Help you with Mental Health and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Help you to find a home

• Help to facilitate face-to-face visits with Veterans, providing them with an opportunity to have a social visit with a Legion volunteer and to raise concerns or identify needs that might be addressed by Veterans Affairs Canada.

• Help you to support your family through a range of programs and referral services.

• Help to support seniors (Veterans).

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For more in-depth information and access to important links, please consult the following document.

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