Veteran Affairs Canada (VAC)

At Better Life Counselling Center, our Veteran Affairs Canada (VAC) program provides specialized counselling and mental health support for veterans, former RCMP members, and eligible family members. We serve clients across Toronto, North York, Richmond Hill, and the Greater Toronto Area as a registered service provider. We deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed care to address service-related challenges and promote long-term well-being.

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What Is the Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Mental Health Program?

The Veteran Affairs Canada (VAC) program offers access to funded mental health counselling and psychological services for eligible veterans and their families. Through VAC benefits, individuals can receive professional support for conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and other challenges related to military or RCMP service.

BLCC clinicians provide confidential, culturally sensitive, and individualized therapy in a supportive environment. Services align with VAC guidelines and can include assessment, treatment, and ongoing support. Our team is experienced in working with service-related mental health needs and can assist with direct billing where applicable.

The program focuses on:

  • Trauma processing and PTSD recovery
  • Emotional regulation and stress management
  • Reintegration and transition support
  • Family and relationship counselling
  • Building resilience and healthy coping strategies

How Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Mental Health Coverage Works

Our Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)-supported psychotherapy and counselling services are structured, client-centred, and fully aligned with VAC guidelines. Eligible Veterans can access funded mental health treatment with approved providers, allowing them to receive evidence-based care without paying out of pocket while eligible under the VAC Mental Health Benefits Program.

Who Is Eligible for Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Mental Health Benefits?

    • You are a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), including eligible Reservists.
    •  You have submitted a Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Disability Benefits application for an eligible mental health condition
    •  Your disability application is related to an eligible condition, including:
      • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
      • Anxiety Disorders
      • Depressive Disorders
      • Other Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

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Appointments are available in person and online, or you can call us at 647-726-2999.