Operational Stress Injury Social Support Services

Site: Central Ontario Region

Record #: CWD7536
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 11 Jun 2020

Description

Description (Service) COVID-19 Response
During the pandemic, Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS) peer support coordinators are working from home. Support is available by calling 1-800-883-6094 or emailing OSISS-SSBSO@forces.gc.ca.

Regular Service
Offers resources of support programs for Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families and friends

Peer Support
For members of the Canadian Armed Forces and Veterans who have sustained an Operational Stress Injury including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Family Peer Support
Provide community resources for family members and friends who are or have been supporting a CF member or Veteran with an Operational Stress Injury including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Service Details

Hours Irregular, call for details
Areas Served Blue Mountains ; Chatsworth ; Dufferin County ; Durham Region ; Grey Highlands ; Halton Region ; Kawartha Lakes ; Meaford ; Muskoka District ; Owen Sound ; Parry Sound District ; Peel Region ; Simcoe County ; Southgate ; Toronto ; York County
Boundaries North to North Bay * South to Greater Toronto Area * West to Owen Sound * East to Oshawa
Eligibility Services are for members of the Canadian Armed Forces and Veterans who have sustained an operational stress injury including Post-Tramautic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and their family members and friends who are or have been supporting them

Residency Requirements: North to North Bay; South to Greater Toronto Area; West to Owen Sound; East to Oshawa
Application Call or visit the website to email a Peer Support Coordinator or Family Peer Support Coordinator in your area to set up a meeting in person or over the phone.
Languages Can arrange for French coordinator upon request/ French website available
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
Toronto, ON
Canada
Physical Access Not Applicable

Contact Information

Office Phone 1-800-883-6094, Toll free
E-Mail OSISS-SSBSO@forces.gc.ca
Website www.cafconnection.ca/National/Programs-Services/Mental-Health/Operational-Stress-Injury-Social-Support.aspx
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OSISS-SSBSO-201789059980140
Primary Contact Marc Seguin, Borden Peer Support Coordinator; Phone: Borden, Barrie, Meaford, Owen Sound and surrounding areas 705-424-1200 ext 7130; Email: Marc.Seguin@osiss.ca
Alternate Contact Laryssa Lamrock, Meaford Family Peer Support Coordinator; Phone: 519-371-6501; 519-538-1371 ext 6857; Email: Laryssa.Lamrock@osiss.ca
Volunteer Coordinator Rebecka Mason, Greater Toronto Area Family Peer Support Coordinator; Phone: 416-633-6200 ext 4320; Email: Rebecka.Mason@osiss.ca

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