Mental Health in the Canadian Armed Forces

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Specialized mental health services within CF Health Services include:

• Psychosocial Program
  • Available at all CAF medical clinics. Social workers, mental health nurses and addiction counsellors normally staff the program.
  • Includes: brief intervention; crisis intervention; addictions consultations; information services; and pre/post deployment screenings.
• Mental Health Programs
  • Available at the larger CAF bases. Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, mental health nurses, addictions counsellors and Health Services Chaplains normally staff the program.
  • A physician referral is required to access mental health programs.
  • Includes a General Program and the Operational Trauma and Stress Support Program.
• Addictions Treatment Program
  • Provides assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing dependence or problem usage with alcohol, drugs, or other compulsive behaviours.
  • Outpatient or inpatient treatment available.
• Operational and Trauma Stress Support Centres
  • Specialized programs that ensure very comprehensive and consistent assessment and treatment of patients with operational stress injuries.