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''<big>Contact your manager or Human Resources advisor for further information on supports specific to your organization.</big>''
''<big>Contact your manager or Human Resources advisor for further information on supports specific to your organization.</big>''
== '''<big>Defence Team - Mental health and Wellness</big>''' ==
[https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/campaigns/covid-19/mental-health.html <big>Defence Team– Mental health and wellness - Canada.ca</big>]
<big>Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and Department of National Defence (DND) public service employees can access a variety of resources and information to help maintain and improve our mental health and overall personal well-being.</big>
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=== [https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/member-assistance.html <big>Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program</big>] ===
|<big>1-800-268-7708 (TTY: 1-800-567-5803)</big>
|<big>CAF members</big>
|<big>24/7</big>
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=== [https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-employee-assistance-program.html <big>Employee Assistance Program</big>] ===
|<big>English: 1-800-663-1142 (TTY: 1-888-384-1152)</big>
<big>French: 1-866-398-9505 (TTY: 1-866-433-3305)</big>
|<big>DND Public Servants</big>
|<big>24/7</big>
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=== [https://kidshelpphone.ca/ <big>Kids Help Phone</big>] ===
|<big>For [https://cfmws.ca/support-services/families/children-youth/crisis-texting-service kids of CAF families], text the keyword CAFKIDS to '''686868'''</big>
<big>For [https://kidshelpphone.ca/need-help-now-text-us kids across Canada], text the keyword CONNECT to '''686868'''</big>
|<big>Children, youth, and young adults</big>
|<big>24/7</big>
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=== [https://988.ca/ <big>9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline</big>] ===
|<big>If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8</big>
|<big>Everyone</big>
|<big>24/7</big>
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=== [https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/phone/911/ <big>9-1-1 services | CRTC</big>] ===
|<big>If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department</big>
|<big>Everyone</big>
|<big>24/7</big>
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== '''<big>Resources for CAF Members</big>''' ==
<big>There are a range of services available to help you and your family members get the care and support you need. You're not alone, help is available.</big>
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!<big>Contact Information</big>
!<big>Description</big>
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|[https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/member-assistance.html <big>Canadian Forces</big>]
[https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/member-assistance.html <big>Member Assistance</big>]
[https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/member-assistance.html <big>Program (CFMAP)</big>]
|<big>You have two ways to access CFMAP to set up</big>
<big>counselling:</big>
# <big>By Phone, call the Crisis and Referral Centre available 24/7, at 1-800-268-7708 or 1-800-567-5803 (for people with hearing impairments).</big>
# <big>By Chat at www.canada.ca/eap-chat (password: canada), available Monday to Friday, from 0800-1930 (Eastern time), excluding statutory holidays.</big>
<big>The Chat Service is only for making an appointment for professional counselling, not for immediate counselling. If you need immediate support, please call.</big>
|<big>Provides free and confidential, short-term</big>
<big>professional counselling and crisis services to</big>
<big>members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF),</big>
<big>veterans, and their families.</big>
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|[https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/military-mental-health.html <big>Military Mental Health.</big>]
[https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/military-mental-health.html <big>You're not alone</big>]
|<big>Visit the following links to learn more:</big>
* [https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/health-support/mental-health/get-help-with-mental-health-in-caf.html <big>Get immediate help</big>]
* [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/topics/mental-health-wellness.html <big>Mental health and wellness</big>]
* [https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/health-support/mental-health/affect-on-caf-career-by-mental-health.html <big>Effects of mental health on your career</big>]
* [https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/health-support/mental-health/programs-and-services.html <big>Programs and services</big>]
|<big>The Canadian Armed Forces offers exceptional</big>
<big>medical and mental health care, support for</big>
<big>families, and return to work programs.</big>
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