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Organization:
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Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada - Ottawa - Veterans Services
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Phone Numbers:
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English, toll free 1-866-522-2122 * French, toll free 1-866-522-2022
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Teletype:
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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Assistance Service 1-800-567-5803
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Crisis:
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VAC Assistance Service 1-800-268-7708
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Address:
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S.B.I. Building, Billings Bridge Plaza
2323 Riverside Dr, 2nd Flr
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0P5
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Map
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * VAC Assistance Service Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Counsels and advises Veterans and their dependents concerning entitlement under Veteran's Legislation.
- accepts and initiates applications for Veterans' benefits including health care applications, Service Benevolent Funds and trust funds
- provides information and referral services to social welfare and health agencies
- assessment of Veterans with physical or mental disabilities and placement in an appropriate treatment centre: Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre at 613-526-7170
- may provide financial assistance to veterans where services are not otherwise covered
- VAC Assistance Service: short term counselling and/or crisis intervention.
Click here for the Benefits Payment Calendar
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Veterans and their dependents * serving and retired members of the Canadian Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
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