Can VAC pay for therapy?

VAC can cover therapy and mental health treatment through its Treatment Benefits program. Who is eligible: - Veterans with an approved VAC disability benefit (a service-related condition) - Family members may be eligible in certain circumstances - Veterans without an approved condition may still access the VAC Assistance Service for short-term crisis support What is covered: - Psychological therapy and counselling - Psychiatric services - Social work services - Some complementary therapies (with approval) - Medications related to your approved condition - Travel to appointments How to access treatment: - If you have an approved VAC disability benefit, treatment for that condition is covered - VAC has a network of providers, or you can ask your own provider to register with VAC - You can also access Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinics, which specialize in military mental health - The VAC Assistance Service (1-800-268-7708) provides free, confidential short-term counselling for veterans and families — even without an approved claim Important to know: - You do not need to wait for a disability claim decision to access the VAC Assistance Service - OSI Clinics provide specialized treatment for operational stress injuries - Family members can access support through the VAC Assistance Service and, in some cases, through the family caregiver programs If you are in crisis right now, call 911 for immediate danger, or call/text 988 for crisis support anywhere in Canada. The VAC Assistance Service is available 24/7 at 1-800-268-7708.