Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS) services

From: National Defence

If as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) you become ill or injured, Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS) offers peer support to the family and member who suffers from an operational stress injury (OSI).

What this service offers

OSISS can provide you with the following assistance:

put you in contact with staff at Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and/or CAF who can address issues surrounding release, pension, or treatment
help you access specially designed OSI programs or other community resources
provide active listening
make suggestions, but leave the choices to you

What you need before you start

Visit the official OSISS website to get more information or to start the process.

Contact us for help

To get more information, visit your local CAF transition centre or contact the Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group by:

Phone

Canada wide toll free: 1-800-883-6094

Contact a representative Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm Eastern Standard Time. Our service standard is same day or next business day. All calls are confidential.