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The exceptional roles and responsibilities Canada’s military and RCMP members undertake while in service can lead to mental health difficulties. The Legion understands the toll serving for our country can have on individuals and we are here to offer our support. Though we cannot assist directly in the specialized area of mental health, the compassionate professionals from the Service Officer Network can assist you in finding the help you need. There are numerous programs and services available for Veterans and their families to get the help they deserve. Immediate, emergency help is available * For an emergency or crisis situation, call [...]

The Royal Canadian Legion provides financial assistance to serving and former Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP, and their families who are in financial distress. Grants are available for food, heating, clothing, prescription medication, medical appliances and equipment, essential home repairs and emergency shelter or assistance. Smaller comforts can also be provided to Veterans and surviving spouses who are hospitalized. Assistance to a Veteran cannot be provided over an extended period but can be offered more than once. ​ Eligibility for Assistance Any Veteran or Veteran’s dependent in need of assistance is eligible to apply for financial aid from the Poppy Trust Fund, [...]

The Royal Canadian Legion understands that Veterans retiring from the military or RCMP may need help transitioning back to civilian life. Legion Support for Veterans and Their Families The impact service has on military and RCMP Veterans often makes the transition back to civilian life challenging. The experience of life after release can be different and unique for each individual. In all cases there is a period of adjustment for the Veteran and their family. In some cases, this transition can impact physical and mental health, disrupt financial stability, impact relationships and families, and include addressing or managing physical or mental [...]

If you or someone you know might be eligible for Veterans Affairs Canada benefits, we can help. The Royal Canadian Legion’s Veterans Services Network works on behalf of Veterans to ensure they receive the benefits they deserve. We offer assistance and information on sometimes-complicated processes. The Legion’s Veterans Services Network consists of volunteer Branch Service Officers and Provincial Command Service Officers who provide assistance at all stages of the disability claim process, free of charge, whether or not you are a Legion member.

Please contact a Provincial Command Service Officer at 403-284-1161 for information on benefits and resources you may be eligible for, or to request assistance with Veterans Affairs Canada disability claim or appeals process. Provincial Command Service Officers are mandated by legislation to provide representation at all levels of the disability claim process under the Pension Act or the Veterans Well-being Act. The privacy and confidentiality of Veterans and their families are of utmost importance to the Legion. Client Confidentiality To authorize access to confidential client information, the Veteran or their designate will be required to complete and submit a Claim Application [...]

Legion Branch Service Officers are the eyes and ears of the Veterans Services Network at the grass roots level, who often first come into contact with Veterans and their families. Branch Service Officers assist Veterans by identifying those with unmet health needs and possible benefits from VAC and then by making appropriate referrals to Command Service Officers. The Legion’s Provincial Command Service Officers assist at the provincial and national level providing, among other things: Information and advice on available VAC programs and benefits Assistance with the preparation and submission of disability claims Assistance with the claims process from the first application up to [...]