Help and assistance related to racism and racial discrimination

If you have been affected by racism or racial discrimination in the Defence Team and want to find support, there is a range of resources and services available.

Services for CAF members

• CAF Member Assistance Program : Toll-free 1-800-268-7708 (TTY 1-800-567-5803 for people with hearing impairments)
• Military Family Resource Centres
• The Family Information Line (Morale and Welfare Services) : 1-800-866-4546
• CAF Chaplain Services
• Military Personnel Health Services (only accessible on the National Defence network)
• Support for Victims and Survivors of Service Offences: 1-833-328-3351
• Conflict and Complaint Management Services

Services for DND public service employees

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 1-800-663-1142 (1-888-384-1152 for people with hearing impairments)
• EAP Peer Advisors (only accessible on the National Defence network)
• Conflict and Complaint Management Services

Other services for Defence Team members and Veterans

• Office of the DND/CAF Ombudsman: 1-888-828-3626
• Mental health services support for Indigenous peoples, veterans, CAF members and federal employees
• Hope for Wellness Helpline is available 24/7 to all Indigenous people across Canada: 1-855-242-3310 
• Veterans Affairs Canada Assistance Service, Mental health and wellness: 1-800-268-7708 (TTY 1-800-567-5803 for people with hearing impairments)
• Crisis Services Canada | 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline

Send us feedback

Are there resources you would like to see added, or would like to share your experience with us? Contact us at DirAnti-RacismImplementation-ImplementationAnti-RacismeDir@forces.gc.ca. We will treat your comments as confidential and we will be the only recipient. If you request a reply, we will do our best to send you a prompt response.