Get Help & Support
Survivor Perspectives Consulting Group is not a peer support group, but provides this list of resources that may be helpful to Canadian MST Survivors.
Suicide Prevention
For an emergency you should always call 9-1-1.
For less urgent crisis, here is a list of suicide prevention resources across Canada
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Crisis Services Canada Hotline, Available 24/7/365 1-833-456-4566
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Other Confidential Support Lines and Resources
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Sexual Misconduct Response Centre (SMRC): 1-844-750-1648
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Family Information Line (FIL): 1-800-866-4546
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CAF Member Assistance Program (CFMAP): 1-800-268-7708
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VAC Assistance Service 1-800-268-7708
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Canadian Forces National Investigation Services (CFNIS) Victim Assistance Program Regional numbers are available at:
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/conflict-misconduct/operation-honour/resources/resources-near-you.html -
Support agencies in local communities are listed at:
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/conflict-misconduct/operation-honour/resources/resources-near-you.html -
Guide to Benefits, Programs, and Services for CAF Members and their Families.
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Confidential Civilian Support Lines and Resources
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 1-800-268-7708 or TTY: 1-800-567-5803
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Employee and Family Assistance Program (SNPF) 1-800-387-4765 or TTY: 1-877-338-0275
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Canadian Forces National Investigation Services (CFNIS) Victim Assistance Program Regional numbers are available at:
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/conflict-misconduct/operation-honour/resources/resources-near-you.html -
Support agencies in local communities are listed at:
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Active CAF Members
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You can seek support and information on your options from the Sexual Misconduct Response Centre (SMRC), which offers confidential and bilingual assistance, 24/7 at 1-844-750-1648. The Sexual Misconduct Response Centre is independent from the chain of command. Learn more here.
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Other Support Groups
The following support groups are not limited to survivors of military sexual trauma (MST):
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Women Warriors Healing Garden: Offering peer support, therapeutic programming and curated safe spaces for Canadian and allied military and veteran women since 2015
Health and Wellness Resources
YOGA
Free online yoga classes of all durations, levels, and styles. It also has free lesson on yoga breathing and meditation, which is great for helping to slow everything down and restore balance between your mind and your body.
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FREE VIDEO: INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION
Watch now a free video by Manali Haridas, the Owner and Spiritual Wellness Coach of Zen for You
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INTEGRATIVE RESTORATION—YOGA NIDRA AND VETERANS WITH PTSD
IREST is a specialized type of yoga based on the ancient science of Yoga Nidra—is being successfully used to treat soldiers at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Learn more
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OPERATION TANGO ROMEO
Podcast is for anyone who has been injured by trauma. But…this Podcast is tailored specifically towards Veterans, Active Serving Military, First Responders, and their families. www.operationtraumarecovery.org
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VETERAN FARM PROJECT
We are a group of veterans who found ourselves transitioning from the Canadian Armed Forces and no access to environmental rehabilitation type programs. We decided to take action and help other veterans gain access to the health benefits of being in nature. https://veteranfarmproject.com/
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WOMEN WARRIORS HEALING GARDEN
Offering peer support, therapeutic programming and curated safe spaces for Canadian and allied military and veteran women since 2015. https://womenwarriorshg.org/en/
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THE AVALON CENTRE
The Avalon Sexual Assault Centre is a feminist organization working to eliminate sexual assault/abuse, and to change the current socio-political culture that fosters sexism, social injustice and other forms of oppression. https://avaloncentre.ca/
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WOUNDED WARRIORS
Wounded Warriors Canada is a national mental health service provider utilizing clinical best practices and evidence-informed care to create an environment of compassion, resiliency and hope for Canada’s Veterans, First Responders and their families. https://woundedwarriors.ca/
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Mobile Apps
PTSD Coach
OSI Connect
81 Awesome Mental Health Resources When You Can’t Afford a Therapist
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CAF-DND Sexual Misconduct Class Action Settlement
If you experienced sexual harassment, sexual assault or discrimination based on your sex, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces or while employed for the Department of National Defence or for the Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces, you may be eligible for a compensation from this class action settlement.