For those who served

The Legion has branches across Chatham-Kent. Use the Ontario Command branch search to find the one closest to you, or call Ontario Command at 1-888-207-0939.

Who: Veterans, current and former Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP personnel, and their spouses, survivors and dependents. You do not need to be a member of The Royal Canadian Legion to receive assistance.

A searchable online archive of hero profiles, letters, photographs and Books of Remembrance, run by the Chatham-Kent chapter of the IODE. Visitors can also submit information about a local veteran.

Who: Not an eligibility-based service. It is a public archive about Chatham-Kent's First and Second World War veterans.

The war memorial at King and 6th Streets in Chatham commemorating those from Chatham and Kent County who died in military service.

Who: Not an eligibility-based service. It is a public memorial.

One-on-one career counselling, help with resume writing, interview preparation and job searching, delivered through a national service provider on behalf of Veterans Affairs Canada.

Who: A still-serving Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) member (Regular or Reserve Force) who completed basic training; a former member who completed basic training and released from the CAF on or after 1 April 2006; or a person entitled to the Canadian Forces Income Support Benefit. Spouses, common-law partners and survivors may also be eligible. Cost: No cost to eligible participants.

The central place to plan and complete a move from military to post-service life. It connects you with Transition Advisors, lists Transition Centre locations, and offers workshops and a directory of organizations that support the military community.

Who: Military members and their families transitioning from service to civilian life.

Help to identify a suitable career path with your health condition in mind, financial support for training and related costs, and job search skills, supported by one-on-one case management.

Who: Served in the Canadian Armed Forces and have a barrier to re-establishment, which is a health issue (temporary or permanent) related to your service that prevents your full participation at work or home or in the community.

A federal job search page for veterans with a military-to-civilian job translator, resume builder, job alerts and career quizzes.

Who: Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP members, and family members receiving Veterans Affairs Canada benefits.

Explains the priority, preference and mobility pathways into federal jobs and how to apply through GC Jobs.

Who: Canadian Armed Forces members and veterans seeking employment in the federal public service. Priority entitlement applies to those medically released for reasons attributable to service; preference applies to veterans with a minimum of three years of service.

Flexible, taxable funding toward education that supports your career or personal goals, from degrees and diplomas to shorter courses, workshops and business boot camps. You choose the program and school.

Who: You have been honourably released from the Canadian Armed Forces on or after 1 April 2006, or are a member of the Supplementary Reserve; and you have at least 2,191 paid days of service. You have 10 years from the date of your release (or transfer date to the Supplementary Reserve) to apply.

Connects veterans, military members and their families to careers in the unionized construction industry, including apprenticeships in the building trades.

Who: Veterans, Reservists, senior cadets, and military family members.

A streamlined Trade Equivalency Assessment that can lead to approval to challenge the certifying exam for a Certificate of Qualification in the matching civilian trade. Skilled Trades Ontario also offers an assessment-fee exemption for Canadian Forces veterans and reservists.

Who: A Canadian Forces Certificate of Military Achievement with a Qualification Level 5 (QL5) or Developmental Period 2 (DP2) rating in one of nine eligible military trades.

An incubation and acceleration program with professional development training, personalized coaching and support for commercializing a product, technology or service. Check the page for current intake and funding options.

Who: Canadian Veterans.

Free and confidential psychological support, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 1-800-268-7708 (TDD/TTY 1-800-567-5803).

Who: All Veterans, former RCMP members, their families, and caregivers. Cost: Free and confidential.

Call or text 9-8-8 at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in English or French. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Who: Anyone in Canada who is thinking about suicide or is worried about someone else.

Group counselling and peer-based programs for veterans, delivered by a national charity. Phone 1-844-236-8387.

Who: Veterans. The charity describes itself as the only Canadian charity delivering mental health services specifically for Veterans from coast to coast.

A national mental health service provider offering education, counselling and trauma resiliency programs, including programs for military veterans and their families.

Who: Programs include Couples Overcoming PTSD Everyday (COPE), described as an intensive, five-day residential treatment program for military and veteran couples impacted by operational stress injuries. Check each program page for who may register.

A Canadian Armed Forces program for ill and injured members and veterans, with adaptive sports, activities and events, grants, and regional coordinators.

Who: A serving member or Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces.

An outpatient mental health clinic in London, Ontario, within the national OSI clinic network. A medical referral is usually part of getting in, so ask the clinic how to access it.

Who: Veterans, currently serving members of the Canadian Forces, and eligible members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police experiencing mental health challenges from operational service.

A volunteer-led veteran charity that provides ground support to Canadian veterans, including a support line at 1-888-228-3871.

Who: Canadian Veterans.

Legion Service Officers help with Veterans Affairs Canada disability benefit applications, appeals and reassessments. Toll-free 1-888-207-0939.

Who: Veterans, current and former Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP personnel, and their spouses, survivors and dependents. You do not need to be a member of The Royal Canadian Legion to apply or to receive assistance. Cost: Services provided by Legion Service Officers are free of charge.

Help with essential needs such as food, clothing, shelter, and uninsured medical or dental expenses. Questions: 1-866-522-2122, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. local time.

Who: You must be a Canadian resident and a Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, a current spouse or common-law partner of a Veteran, a surviving spouse or partner of a deceased Veteran or CAF member, or an orphan of a deceased Veteran or CAF member. You do not need to already receive VAC benefits.

An independent office that reviews complaints and challenges the policies and decisions of Veterans Affairs Canada where it finds individual or systemic unfairness.

Who: Veterans and their families with complaints or questions about Veterans Affairs Canada decisions and policies.

Poppy donations fund financial assistance for needs such as food, heating, medication and emergency shelter, plus veteran transition programs and support for Legion Service Officers. Ask a Legion branch or Service Officer how to request help.

Who: Veterans, including Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, and their families who are in need.