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Alternate Name |
Department of National Defence ; FIL ; OCR |
Former Name |
Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency - Family Information Line ; Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency - Family Information Line - Mission Information Line |
Located In Community |
Ottawa |
Address & Map |
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Physical Access |
Not Accessible |
Description (Service) |
Confidential, personal and bilingual service offering information, support, referrals, reassurance and crisis management to the military community |
Hours |
Mon-Sun 24 hours |
Areas Served |
Canada |
Eligibility |
Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families (immediate and extended) |
Application |
Call or send an email to receive information, support and/or referrals |
Languages |
English ; French |
Fees |
None |
Service Categories |
Comprehensive Information and Referral ~ Veteran/Military Personnel Issues ; Military Family Service/Support Centres ; Social Services for Military Personnel |
Waiting List |
No |
Office Phone |
613-995-8645 |
Toll Free Phone |
1-800-866-4546 * Outside of North America, call collect 613-995-5234 |
Crisis Phone |
1-800-866-4546 ext 0 |
Fax |
613-995-2425 |
E-Mail |
FIL@CAFconnection.ca |
Website |
www.cafconnection.ca/National/Stay-Connected/Family-Information-Line.aspx |
Primary Executive |
Robin Whitford, Manager; Phone: 613-995-8480 |
Established |
1994 |
Funding |
Federal - Department of National Defence (DND) |
Print Material |
Pamphlets |
Resources |
Website |
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