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COVID-19 Service Change: Offices closed to the public until further notice. Call Veteran's Affairs Canada through the My VAC Account secure messaging or by calling 1-866-522-2122.

Please visit Information for Veterans or Remembrance Activities to learn more about the effects of this pandemic on our services.
Program: Veterans Independence Program (VIP)  
Organization: Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada - Owen Sound Satellite Office
Toll-Free: 1-866-522-2122
French: 1-866-522-2022
Teletype: 1-800-567-5803
Crisis: 1-800-268-7708
Email: information@vac-acc.gc.ca
Website: www.veterans.gc.ca
Address:
Heritage Place Shopping Centre
1350 16th St E
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 6N7
Intersection: 16th St E and 16th Ave E
Location: North Grey
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Executives: Tabitha Stubbs - Manager
905-277-6304 * tabitha.stubbs@vac-acc.gc.ca
Service Description: Offers a variety of services that assist eligible persons to remain healthy and independent in their own homes

Assists with the costs of certain services such as:
  • grounds maintenance
  • housekeeping
  • nutrition services such as Meals on Wheels
  • health and support services
  • transportation services
  • care services such as nursing or personal assistance
  • home adaptations
  • ambulatory health care to services outside the home
Fees: Free
Application: Call, meet with counsellor or visit website for forms and detailed information * services provided in veterans homes and at office locations
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Veterans who need home care services and have qualified for a disability benefit, for the War Veterans Allowance, or receive Prisoner of War Compensation, or are eligible for, but can’t access, a bed in a long term care facility
Languages: English ; French
Language Note: French publications and website * French services through the National Toll-Free number
Area(s) Served: Grey and Bruce
See Also: Home Modification

This information was last completely updated on 5/4/2023

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