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Organization:
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Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada - London District Office
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-522-2122
French: 1-866-522-2022
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TTY:
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1-833-921-0071
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Crisis:
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1-800-268-7708
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Address:
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417 Exeter Rd
London, ON
N6E 2Z3
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Intersection:
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White Oak Rd and Exeter Rd
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Location:
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London (South)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-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
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 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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War Veterans Allowance (WVA)
- Monthly financial assistance to help low-income Veterans, qualified
civilians or their survivors meet their basic needs * surviving
spouses, common-law partners or orphans can
continue to receive War Veterans Allowance at the married rate for a
period of one year from the date the
Veteran passed away
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Fees:
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Free
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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 through the national toll-free number
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Area Served:
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London, Brant, Essex, Huron, Middlesex, Oxford, Norfolk, and Perth
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Last Updated:
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6/22/2023
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=12524
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