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Organization:
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Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada - Owen Sound Satellite Office
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-522-2122
French: 1-866-522-2022
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Address:
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Heritage Place Shopping Centre
1350 16th St E
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6N7
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Hours:
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| Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
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Service Description:
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Local office providing access to services and benefits for veterans and
their dependents, including financial help for emergencies such as
shelter and health care
Programs for disability pensions, veterans allowances, pension
advocacy, health care and commemoration * provides compensation for
hardships arising from disabilities and lost economic opportunities,
health and social services, professional legal assistance, and
recognition of the achievements and sacrifices of Canadians during
periods of war and conflict
Assistance Services: 24h daily counselling and referral services available through toll-free number * face-to-face counselling also available after phone call * call 1-800-268-7708
* TDD/TTY: 1-800-567-5803
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Disability Pension Program
- Benefit paid to persons with a permanent disability resulting from an injury or disease relating to war service
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Funeral, Burial and Grave Marking Assistance
- Financial assistance to ensure a dignified funeral and burial for war veterans and qualified civilians
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Health Care Benefits Program
- Provides financial support to qualified veterans for health care
services and benefits * available through VACs 14 programs * may also
reimburse travel expenses incurred when travelling to receive treatment
benefits and services
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Veterans Affairs Canada - Owen Sound Satellite Office
- Benefits and services are available to eligible Veterans related to rehabilitation services, Disability Benefits, Veterans Independence Program, and other financial supports.
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Veterans Independence Program (VIP)
- Offers a variety of services that assist eligible persons to remain healthy and independent in their own homes
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Application:
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Call, meet with counsellor or visit website for forms and detailed information * services provided in veterans homes and at office locations
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Armed forces and Merchant Navy veterans (WW1, WW2, Korea War) * former and in certain cases, current members of Canadian Forces (including Special Duty areas and peacekeeping) * allied veterans who lived in Canada prior to periods of war * certain civilians who are entitled because of their war time services * former/serving members of RCMP * some survivors and dependents eligible
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French publications and website * French services through the national toll-free number
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