Mental health resources

We all face problems and challenges in life. Sometimes we may need a hand in dealing with an unexpected crisis, a difficult event or even the stress and demands of everyday life.

Most of the time people deal successfully with such problems on their own, or with the help of friends and family. When these supports don’t seem to be enough, it makes sense to talk to a professional to see what additional approaches might help get you back on track.

CAF members have a number of resources available to them to help to address problems and concerns. Within your local are there are also many community resources that you can contact.

For emergencies contact your local emergency room or call 911.

Healthy:

• Friends/Family Unit/Leadership
• Medical Officer (GDMO)
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR)
• Health Promotion Courses

Reacting / Injured:

• Friends/Family Unit/Leadership
• CF Members Assistance Plan (CFMAP): 1-800-268-7708
• Medical Officer (GDMO)
• Chaplain
• Psychosocial services
• Base Addictions Counsellor (BAC)
• Military Family Resource Centres (MFRC)

Ill:

• Friends/Family Unit/Leadership Medical Officer
• Mental Health Services
• Operational Trauma Stress Support Centres (OTSSC)
• Chaplain MFRC JPSU/IPSC
• Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS)

Leaders who want to reduce the stigma associated with mental health problems in their unit need to be consistent. They need to support those who seek help, encourage them, and remind their subordinate leaders that it takes leadership to ensure that those who need help, get it.