Veterans Transition Program This program is supported through the generous contributions made by Branches of The Royal Canadian Legion in BC/Yukon Command. Veterans Transition Program

It’s soldiers helping soldiers. What is the VTP? The  Veterans Transition Program (VTP) is a group-based program designed to assist former members of the Canadian Forces in their transition to life as a civilian. It’s soldiers helping soldiers.

What does the program do? The program is FREE to the participants Addresses medical and psychological needs Provides assistance for Canadian military and veterans in a confidential environment

What else does it do? Over the past 10 years this program has succeeded in having positive, life changing impact upon participants and their families

Professional Partnerships BC/Yukon Command has forged a professional partnership with the UBC’s Faculties of Education & Medicine Dr. Westwood & Dr. Kuhl

Another Partnership BC/Yukon Command has also forged a professional partnership with the University of Victoria and Dr. Tim Black.

Objectives To learn about effective transition process. The effect of post traumatic stress reaction. 1. 2. There are five objectives.

Objectives The impact of untreated trauma as it relates to career pursuits, family relations and social settings. 3.

Objectives Learning skills for self-regulation, communication and coping. 4.

Objectives Addressing and Resolving unfinished business and referrals to community health and social support services. 5.

VTP Offers A supportive environment to share experiences with others who have been there. A way to develop future goals and possibilities.

The Help we deliver Play Video Here

Sounds Good, So what’s the Problem? The demand from young Veterans has increased as word gets out. There are simply more Veterans in need now Branches aren’t clear that this program is covered by Poppy funds at the Provincial level

How Can You Contribute? Gaming funds DON’T Work Poppy funds qualify – Special Use Expenditure General funds qualify Special fundraising activities WE CAN HELP GET A SPEAKER FOR YOU TO COME IN AND TALK ABOUT RECENT SERVICE IN AFGHANISTAN AND HELP BRING AWARENESS

Special Use Expenditure Form -also available on the web site

We need your help. If you know of any veterans who you think might benefit by our program – please refer them to us.

They need your help. If you know of any spouses or families suffering because of trauma caused through military service contact BC/Yukon Command

Promote Awareness We need to get the message to serving personnel, their families, and to all Veterans Refer families/Veterans to Command Service Officers Joanne Henderson (Burnaby) and Allan Waddy (Vancouver Island) HOLD A ‘RED FRIDAY’ DURING A MEET DRAW In our own circles – we all know families with recently or currently serving family members There is so much more that needs to be done….. And with your help the Command is responding…

The Legion Cares You care … we care .. The Legion Cares and we need to tell our members, our service families and the public about our program! We have lots to be proud of!