Veterans Affairs Canada Assistance Service
Alcohol /
Alcohol or drug use /
Anxiety /
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder /
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) /
Bipolar Disorder /
Cannabis /
Dementias /
Depression /
Detachment from reality (delusions, paranoia, or hallucinations) /
Eating Disorders /
Feeling Sad or Depressed /
Feeling Stressed, Anxious or Worried /
Gambling /
Grief /
Grief /
Nicotine & Tobacco /
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) /
Opioids /
Personality Disorders /
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) /
Psychosis /
Schizophrenia /
Self-Injury /
Significant tiredness, low energy and problems sleeping /
Stress /
Suicidal thoughts and behaviours /
Withdrawal from friends and activities
This service is not administered by Nova Scotia Health Authority. Service Information may be incorrect and/or out of date. Confirm details with the service provider.
Veterans Affairs provide targeted services and benefits to improve well-being including support and services related to your physical and mental health and wellness.The VAC Assistance Service can provide you with psychological support. It is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The service is for Veterans, former RCMP members, their families, and caregivers and is provided at no cost. You do not need to be a client of VAC to receive services.
Accessing this Service
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