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Organization: Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada - London District Office  
Toll-Free: English: 1-866-522-2122
French: 1-866-522-2022
Teletype: 1-833-921-0071
Crisis: VAC Assistance Service (toll-free): 1-800-268-7708
VAC Assistance Service (TTY): 1-800-567-5803
Email: information@veterans.gc.ca
Website: www.veterans.gc.ca/en/contact-us#office
Address:
417 Exeter Rd
London, ON
N6E 2Z3
Intersection: White Oak Rd and Exeter Rd
Location: London (South)
Accessibility:     Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
VAC Assistance Service: Daily 24 hours
Service Description: 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
 
Disability Pension Program - Benefit paid to persons with a permanent disability resulting from an injury or disease relating to war service
 
Funeral and Burial Assistance - Financial assistance for funeral and burial services, including a military gravestone, for eligible veterans * program administered by Last Post Fund
 
Health Care Benefits Program - Financial assistance for 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
 
Veterans Independence Program (VIP) - Financial assistance for veterans to help them remain independent in their home * provides funding for services such as:
 
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

Services and Programs:
Fees: Free
Application: Call, meet with counsellor, or visit website
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: 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
Languages: English ; French
Language Note: French publications and website * French through the national toll-free number
Area(s) Served: London, Elgin County, Grey County, Huron County, Middlesex County, Oxford County, and Perth County
See Also: Veterans

This information was last completely updated on 7/8/2024

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