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VETS Canada

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Record #: IMP0122
Last Modified: 01 May 2025
Last Full Update: 30 Apr 2025

Contacts

Office Phone 1-888-228-3871
Crisis Phone 1-888-228-3871
Fax 902-701-0484
E-Mail vetscanada@gmail.com
Website vetscanada.org
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vetscanada
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/VETSCanada/

Addresses

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Dartmouth, NS
Canada B2Y 3Y3
 
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Mailing Address PO Box 214, 53 Queen St 
Dartmouth, NS 
Canada B2Y 3Y3
Physical Access N/A

Description

Description (Service)

Volunteer-led organization aiming to provide aid and comfort to Canadian veterans
Services include assistance with:

  • accessing benefits the Veteran or family are entitled to and or may not be aware of
  • outreach
  • peer support

Guitars for VETS Canada (GFV Canada):

  • clients are given a donated, gently used guitar or provided with a rental guitar
  • volunteer guitar instructors provide ten lessons
  • lessons are also available online

Homeless veterans count:

  • census of Canadian streets to determine the scope and nature of veterans' homelessnes

Ground Support for Veterans Line

  • Crisis phone line for veterans that is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week

Service Details

Hours Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas Served Canada
Eligibility
  • Canadian Veterans who are in crisis, at risk of becoming homeless, or are homeless
  • their family members
  • Volunteers: still serving members and Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
  • GFV Canada: veterans living with physical disabilities or mental health concerns such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Application
    Self-refer: call or visit website
  • Referrals from Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), shelters and agencies
  • service number required (VAC can assist in recuperating this number)
  • response time is 24-48 hours
Languages English; French
Fees None ; donations welcome ; tax receipts provided for donations over $ 20

Subjects

Service Categories Musical Instruments ~ Veterans ; Peer to Peer Networking ~ Veterans ; Veteran Benefits Assistance ; Veteran Employment Programs
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