Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada

Hamilton District Office
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Record #: HAM0134 Last Modified: 17 Jan 2013 Last Full Update: 16 Aug 2012
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Older Adult Categories - NiagaraABUSE & CRISIS INTERVENTION (ALL) ; ACI - Addiction ; ACI - Elder Abuse ; Caregiver Supports - Counselling/Education ; CAREGIVER SUPPORTS (ALL) ; Community Health - Dental Care ; Community Health - Mental Health ; COMMUNITY HEALTH (ALL) ; End of Life Care - Bereavment ; END OF LIFE CARE (ALL) ; Financial - Assistance Programs ; Financial - Pensions ; FINANCIAL (ALL) ; HELP TO LIVE AT HOME (ALL) ; Home - Case Management/Service Coordination ; Home - Homemaking ; Home - Maintenance & Adaptations ; Home - Meals & Groceries ; Home - Nursing Care ; Home - Personal Care ; Home - Rehab & Therapy ; MEMORY LOSS & DEMENTIA (ALL) ; MLD - Support for Persons with Dementia ; VETERANS SERVICES (ALL)
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Address & Map
Federal Bldg
55 Bay St N, 9th Flr
Hamilton, ON L8R 3P7
Located In CommunityHamilton Central
IntersectionBay St N and York Blvd
Site LocationAcross from Copps Collesium
Toll Free PhoneEnglish 1-866-522-2122 
French 1-866-522-2022
Fax905-572-2271
E-Mailinformation@vac-acc.gc.ca
Websitewww.vac-acc.gc.ca
Description & Services
Areas ServedBurlington ; Cambridge ; Haldimand County ; Hamilton (City of) ; Milton ; Niagara Region
BoundariesThe City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek * Burlington * Cambridge * Haldimand County * Milton * Niagara Region
DescriptionVeterans Affairs Canada (VAC) provides a number of health support services to veterans and their dependents, as well administers disability pensions, widows pensions, prisoner of war pensions, allowances, and other related benefits * VAC has adopted a client centred philosophy and an interdisciplinary approach to service delivery * Case managers are available to assist eligible clients to gain access to departmental and community resources to promote their independence.  
 
Home support benefits are available through our Veterans Independence Program (VIP) and comprehensive health care coverage through our treatment program. Funding for Long Term Care is also available. Case managers provide and co-ordinate assessment services and care plan with the clients to address any outstanding needs. Departmental protocols and policies are in place to assist clients experiencing dementia, caregiver burden, elder abuse and neglect, grief, death and dying as well as psychiatric disorders including depression, suicide, substance abuse and post traumatic stress disorders relating to military service.
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
DatesAll year
LanguagesEnglish ; French
FeesNone
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
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Service CategoriesCase/Care Management ~ Veterans ; Veteran Burial Benefits ; Veteran Disability Pension ; Veterans Health Programs ; Veterans Independence Program ; War Veterans Allowance