The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all Canadians. Whether or not you are doing essential work on the front lines, you need and deserve the best support for your mental and physical health.
In COVID-19 Information for Veterans and their Families, you will find reliable COVID-19 information and resources for Veterans and their families, public safety personnel and first responders.
This information provides practical guidance and advice on how to:
- control the spread of the virus
- have conversations with children and family members about the pandemic
- protect your mental health
- and much more.
This resource contains the latest scientific insights from the Government of Canada as well as experiential knowledge and academic sources.
We thank the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT), which led the COVID-19 Readiness Resource Project, with the support of the Centre of Excellence on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Related Mental Health Conditions. See the acknowledgments page of this resource to learn more about the team of contributors who compiled and created these resources and information.