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Organization:
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Veterans Affairs Canada - Peterborough
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Fax:
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1-833-983-1378 or 418-566-6165
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Address:
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Peterborough Square
1161 Crawford Dr, Suite 300
Peterborough, ON
K9J 6X6
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm by appointment only
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Executives:
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Client Service Team Managers
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Service Description:
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Provides services and benefits to meet the health, social and economic needs of veterans, Canadian Forces members, retired members and their dependents. Services include:
- Assessment for counselling services
- Coordinated planning to meet client needs
- War Veterans Allowance
- Canadian Pension Commission
- Veterans Independence Program
- Vocational, pyscho-social, and medical rehabilitation
- Veterans may also be eligible for eyeglasses, dental care, medication coverage and/or other medical benefits
Other veterans' groups such as Canadian War Veterans, Allied Veterans, Canadian Merchant Marine, RCMP and Regular Force Veterans may qualify for all or some of the services and benefits
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Application:
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Self referral or referral by family or agency is appropriate.
Waiting Period - Not generally, but there may be a slight waiting period if a home visit is required.
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Eligibility criteria depends on service, income or type of war-related disability. Each client's eligibility criteria will vary.
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French website * translation services available upon request
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Area Served:
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City of Kawartha Lakes ; Haliburton County ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of)
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