Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada - Owen Sound Satellite Office

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:

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

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Contacts:

Tabitha Stubbs - Manager
905-277-6304 * tabitha.stubbs@vac-acc.gc.ca

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

Assistance Services: 24h daily counselling and referral services available through toll-free number * face-to-face counselling also available after phone call * call 1-800-268-7708
* TDD/TTY: 1-800-567-5803

Disability Pension Program - Benefit paid to persons with a permanent disability resulting from an injury or disease relating to war service

Funeral, Burial and Grave Marking Assistance - Financial assistance to ensure a dignified funeral and burial for war veterans and qualified civilians

Health Care Benefits Program - Provides financial support to 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 Affairs Canada - Owen Sound Satellite Office - Benefits and services are available to eligible Veterans related to rehabilitation services, Disability Benefits, Veterans Independence Program, and other financial supports.

Veterans Independence Program (VIP) - Offers a variety of services that assist eligible persons to remain healthy and independent in their own homes

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:

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 services through the national toll-free number

Area(s) Served:

Grey and Bruce