You are not alone. Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and Department of National Defence (DND) public service employees can access mental health and wellness resources 24/7.
Learn about available supports and resources listed below.
- CAF members can access medical professionals that are devoted to your mental wellbeing, 24/7, through the Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program (CF MAP):
- For you: 1-800-268-7708
- For your family: 1-800-866-4546
- DND employees and their families can reach the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 24/7:
- 1-800-663-1142
- 1-888-384-1152 for people with hearing impairments
- CFWMS Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP): 1-833-352-9799
- Canadian Forces Health Services Centre (Atlantic):
- 902-721-8607
- Local Chaplain’s Office:
- 902-721-8660 (daytime)
- 902-427-7788 (evenings/weekends)
- National Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 9-8-8
- Kids Help Phone – Crisis Texting Service for Kids of CAF Families (24/7). Text CAFKIDS to 686868 to chat with a trained volunteer Crisis Responder.
- Strongest Families Institute for Veterans and their families
- Hope for Wellness Helpline (1-855-242-3310) – 24/7 emotional support, crisis intervention or referrals to community-based services for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
- Defence Team: Mental health and wellness
- Military Mental Health: You’re not alone
