Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that comes from experiencing a traumatic experience, such as events experienced on the battlefield in the military, a natural disaster, assault, abuse, or attacks. For organizations that can provide help and information to individuals with PTSD, and to those around them, please see below.
| ORGANIZATION (website) | PHONE | DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badge of Life Canada | 519-377-6959 | Help those who experience trauma in the line of police and corrections duty. [E/F] | Canada |
| Canadian Mental Health Association | 416-646-5557 | Information on PTSD and how to find help [E/F] | Canada |
| The Emotional Health CBT Clinic | 514-485-7772 | CBT for PTSD [E/F] | Montreal (Cote-des-Neiges) |
| eMentalHealth.ca | Website | Information and resources for PTSD [E/F] | ON |
| Family Information Line - Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services | 1-800-866-4546 | Health and Wellness help for military spouses and their children. [E/F] | Montreal (Canada) |
| Government of Quebec (Health) | 1-877-644-4545 | Description, treatment and help resources [E/F] | QC |
| Mayo Clinic | Website | Information on how to help a loved one with PTSD [E] | USA |
| Member Assistance Program (Canadian Armed Forces) | 1-800-268-7708 | Support services for people in the military and their families. [E/F] | Canada |
| Mood Disorders Society of Canada | 613-921-5565 | Mental health resources, companionship calls, peer support training for veterans & their families [E] | Canada |
| PTSD Association | Website | Resources and information on PTSD [E] | Canada |
| Transitions to Communities | 514-487-0165 (Montreal) | Provides mental health knowledge, self-awareness, coping strategies, employment and skills development for veterans. [E/F] | Canada (AB,ON,QC) |
| Veterans Affairs Canada | 1-800-268-7708 | Confidential mental health support available 24/7 for Armed Forces veterans and former RCMP and their families [E/F] | Canada |
| Wounded Warriors Canada | 1-888-706-4808 | Programs, animal assisted therapy, resiliency training for Veterans, First Responders, and their families (including children and youth) [E/F] $ | Canada |
