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Organization:
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Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada - Ottawa - Veterans Services
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Toll-Free:
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English 1-866-522-2122 * French 1-866-522-2022
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TTY:
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Information 1-833-921-0071 * Crisis 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, Suite 1
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0P5
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Intersection:
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Bank St and Riverside Dr
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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 * 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 Dates
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call to apply
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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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Languages:
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English ; French
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Area Served:
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Eastern Ontario
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Last Updated:
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5/28/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=210932
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