Invest in your well-being at the Wellness Fair | Virtual Edition
Are you looking for ways to improve your health and wellness? Do you want to learn about the programs and services available to you as a military member or public service employee? If so, then be sure to check out the Defence Team’s Wellness Fair.
Check out the multimedia kiosks and explore the links below to learn about some of the programs and resources that DND/CAF have to offer, on topics such as nutrition, fitness, mental health, stress management, and more.
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The Employee Assistance Program (the EAP) is a free, professional and confidential service to support you and your family members with a wide range of personal, family and work-related concerns.
Through the EAP, you can access short-term counselling in person, by phone, email or chat. Through a solutions-focused approach, you can develop skills and strategies to improve your well-being.
You can also access coaching on a wide range of topics such as parenting support, eldercare, nutrition, financial guidance, stress solutions and many more!
Additionally, you can book appointments on-line and access resources, self-guided courses and internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (known as iCBT) through a digital mental health platform.
These services are designed to enable a proactive approach to supporting your well-being.
Last but not least, our volunteer EAP Peer Advisors are available in your workplace. These individuals are trained and skilled refer you to relevant and available resources and supports.
Managers can also avail themselves of team services to support the well-being of their staff.
To learn more about EAP or to access these services visit our website or email us directly.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a professional, confidential, and proactive service to support DND employees and their family members with a wide range of personal, family, and work-related concerns. These services are designed to enable a proactive approach to supporting your well-being.
For more information, contact: EAP-PAE@forces.gc.ca
Ombudsman
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If you are a member of the Defence community - such as a Regular Force member or Reservist, veteran, military family member, or civilian employee - and you feel as though you have been treated unfairly, the Ombudsman's Office is here to help.
We are a source of information and referral, we can point you in the right direction and we can educate you about the large system that is National Defence.
We investigate and make recommendations on key issues.
These can include harassment, postings, redress of grievance, benefits, medical, recruiting and release.
The ombudsman is independent of the chain of command and civilian management.
This means that he can take issues directly to the Minister of National Defence.
All information that you bring to our office is treated confidentially.
Remember, if you need help or more information, you can reach us at 1-888-828-3626 or visit us at our website.
We are standing by to help.
The office of the DND/CAF Ombudsman works to ensure the Department of National Defence (DND), and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are fair in treating serving and former CAF members, DND employees, Cadets, family members, and other constituents. The office seeks to protect access to the programs, services, and resources that can contribute to their well-being.
For more information, contact: 1-888-828-3626
Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre
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The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre is committed to providing support services to those directly or indirectly affected by sexual misconduct by providing support services, information on options and referrals.
Our services are designed to assist current and former CAF members, DND public service employees, Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers and their families, over the age of 16, supporters and caregivers.
Some of the services we offer include.
- Supportive counseling through our confidential and bilingual 24/7-line
- Continued support with an assigned coordinator
- Reimbursement of eligible legal assistance fees
- Formal and informal peer support groups
- We also have a grant and restorative engagement program.
- And provide guidance and support to leaders and management on addressing sexual misconduct.
Whether you're seeking immediate or continuing support, our dedicated team is here to help.
You can reach out anytime by calling our 24/7 toll-free number at 1-844-750-1648 or visit our website for more information.
SMSRC supports currently serving and former Canadian Armed Forces members, National Defence public service employees, Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers affected by sexual misconduct and their families, aged 16 and older. Guidance and support for leaders and management on addressing sexual misconduct.
For more information, contact: DND.SMSRC-CSRIS.MDN@forces.gc.ca
Office of Disability Management (Accessible only on the National Defence network)
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Office of Disability Management. A Pillar of Total Health & Wellness
The Office of Disability Management (ODM) is here to help ill, injured, and impaired employees with: Stay at Work and Return to Work, Leave for medical reasons, Medical retirement, Medical accommodations
Disability Management Advisors provide impartial guidance, support, and direction at every step of the process.
The Office of Disability Management: Assists in claim submissions; Coordinates return to work meetings; Provides proactive case management; Fosters a sense of connection to the workplace throughout recovery; And more!
Advisors work with: Worker’s compensation boards; Disability insurance companies; Health Canada; Human resource professionals; And you!
The ODM is here to help!
“The Advisors knew exactly what to do to untangle the situation...I could not have done it without them!” - Manager.
“I felt like I was well taken care of!” - Employee.
“My Advisor showed great empathy”- Employee
Office of Disability Management. A Pillar of Total Health & Wellness
Contact us to receive expert advice and personalized services.
Phone: 1-833-893-3388
E-mail: Disability_Management-Gestion_Invalidite@forces.gc.ca
The Office of Disability Management (ODM) is an impartial, collaborative, and inclusive service that supports employees and supervisors/managers dealing with disability-related matter due to illness, impairment, and injury.
For more information, contact:
Personnel Support Programs (You are now leaving the Government of Canada website)
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So hi, my name is Laura Stevenson. I’m a PSP fitness coordinator here in Ottawa. PSP is an organization that works under CFMWS to support our CAF community through fitness and support programming. So, you can benefit from a wide variety of classes, programs, services that we’re offering over 7 locations in the NCR. Classes can go from strength and conditioning, solid foundation, mobility, running and walking clubs or even unit PTs.
If you prefer a more one-on-one setting, we also have one-on-one programming with a fitness and sports instructor to be able to achieve your goals with that person by your side. If you have any medical conditions or any injuries, we also do have physical exercise specialists that can work with you in a virtual or in-person setting as well. For our sports program, we can participate in over 15 sports at an intra and extramural level.
You can have hockey, slowpitch, ball hockey, golf, triathlon and so many more sports. Our sports teams can also help you organize a unit event or even a sports day, so they can help with the warmup, organizing the event, reffing, or just simply assisting for your needs. So, if you have any more questions, you can go to our CFMWS website to gather more information on our programs and services. To register for our classes, you can go directly to our registration website on psp.mil.ca (Accessible only on the National Defence network) to go and get your one-on-one programming right away or join any of our classes.
The Personnel Support Programs (PSP), a division of CFMWS, includes fitness, sports, recreation, and health promotion, which play integral roles in strengthening the culture of fitness in the CAF.
For more information, contact: NCRFitness.CPRCN@forces.gc.ca
Canadian Armed Forces Fitness (You are now leaving the Government of Canada website)
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We are Canadian Armed Forces Fitness. Join us for our weekly live and bilingual workouts and give us a follow on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Zoom. With workouts ranging from full body to mobility and core, our workouts and training programs include integrated modifications and progressions to cater to all fitness abilities and specific training programs like Training for Your Force Test.
Check out our prerecorded training videos released weekly on our YouTube channel. Our mission is to provide CAF members and beyond engaging, effective and safe online fitness training programs that incorporate the evidence base needs and wants of the community. We can provide specifically targeted programs based on our years of experience in the CAF community.
I am Saul Brown, your virtual coach, and we are Canadian Armed Forces Fitness.
Canadian Armed Forces Fitness provides weekly live and bilingual workouts ranging from full body to mobility and core. The workouts and training programs include integrated modifications and progressions to cater to all fitness abilities and specific training program.
For more information contact: caffitness_facenforme@cfmws.com
Women’s and Diversity Team (Accessible only on the National Defence network)
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Maj Anny Fredette/Directorate of Women’s & Diversity Health
Good day, I am Major Anny Fredette and I am part of the Women’s & Diversity Health which is a new Directorate within the Canadian Forces Health Services. Shifting awareness of research and program inequities have raised an important opportunity to enhance or supplement Canadian Forces Health Services (CFHS) health care and support to women and diverse members.
In addition to investing in research, education and engagement is a big part of our plan to increase equity in healthcare for these military sub-populations.
We have provided updated medical guidance to our practitioners for the treatment of several medical conditions, such osteoporosis, obesity, and pain management during IUD insertion, so that you as the member can feel confident that your healthcare provider is delivering the best care possible.
We are developing an extensive CAF Women's Health and Wellness Guide: A Resource for Members and Leaders that will provide you with comprehensive guidance to your own health and how it interacts with your military career.
As October is International Menopause Awareness Month, we’re helping to dispel the taboo that still surrounds this wellness issue by creating 24 educational videos that are available to you on our website. More videos and topics will follow.
As members of the CAF, each one of us will benefit from the creation of a National CAF Cancer Screening program, as well as the investment in additional primary care clinicians and Clerks for each CAF Health Services Clinic.
To learn more about the initiatives underway by Women’s & Diversity Health and to watch our Menopause Videos, please visit our internal website below.
Closed Caption: Maj Anny Fredette, Section Head Research & Engagement, Directorate of Women’s & Diversity Health, 613-290-2050 Women and Diversity Health
Women’s & Diversity Health is a new Directorate within the Canadian Forces Health Services. Shifting awareness of research and program inequities have raised an important opportunity to enhance or supplement Canadian Forces Health Services (CFHS) health care and support to women and diverse members. In addition to investigation, education and engagement increases equity in healthcare for military sub-populations.
For more information, contact: WDHPROFTECH-SFDPROTECH@forces.gc.ca
Prenatal and postpartum program
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The Prenatal and Postpartum Program, so PNP3, is a new national initiative by PSP. The program offers targeted fitness and wellness services for women during pregnancy, maternity leave and parental leave.
And the program is really grounded in best practice and evidence-based guidelines and aims to provide a standardized level of service at each CAF location.
You can have confidence with your PNP3 program that your local program will support you to reach clinically meaningful thresholds with physical activity each week through group and individualized programming. As well as providing you with tailored assessments and monitoring procedures, through collaborative efforts with Canadian Forces Health Services.
PNP3 is supportive of you choosing to exercise with your infant, and so, you’ll be supported to bring your infant at the PNP3 class with you. You can also expect ongoing support and tailored learning to improve your knowledge and confidence on health and wellness topics that are relevant to you.
And PNP3 is really more than an exercise program and you can expect support for social connection and shared experiences with participants. As well, you can have confidence that your local PSP staff has undergone professional development opportunities to better support you. And so, PNP3 will pilot at various and specific bases and wings this Fall and Winter, and will launch nationally in the Spring of 2024.
So you can contact your local reconditioning department to learn more about the program at your local base or wing, or visit our CFMWS website.
The prenatal and postpartum program - PNP3 is a new national initiative by PSP. The program offers targeted fitness and wellness services for women during the specific life stages of pregnancy and maternal and parental leave. It is grounded in best practice and evidence-based guidelines and aims to provide a standardized level of service at each CAF location.
For more information, contact: Anna Smyth (smyth.anna@cfmws.com)
Awards and Recognition (Accessible only on the National Defence network)
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At the Corporate Awards and Recognition Secretariat, we're dedicated to creating a workplace where every success story, no matter how big or small, receives the recognition it deserves within National Defence. Our mission is clear: to harness the transformative power of Awards and Recognition in nurturing employee well-being.
Through our programs such as the Celebrating Excellence Awards, Deputy Minister Commendations, Long Service Awards, and Virtual Shout Outs, we ensure that every accomplishment and milestone is celebrated with sincerity and enthusiasm. We understand that acknowledging employee contributions not only boosts morale but also cultivates a culture where appreciation and motivation thrive.
Research consistently shows that employees who feel valued are more engaged, satisfied, and committed. That's why we're passionate about ensuring that every member of the Defence Team feels recognized and appreciated for their dedication and hard work.
But we don't stop there. We go the extra mile by empowering nominators with the tools and guidance needed to craft exceptional nominations for both corporate and external awards programs. We believe that by equipping our colleagues with the resources to showcase their achievements effectively, we can amplify the impact of recognition and further enhance employee satisfaction and well-being.
At the Corporate Awards and Recognition Secretariat, we're not just in the business of handing out awards—we're in the business of fostering a culture of appreciation, recognition, and excellence that fuels the success of National Defence and its workforce.
The ADM (HR-Civ) Awards and Recognition Program aims to acknowledge the outstanding professionalism and dedication of civilian and military staff in the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.
For more information, contact: Awards-Recompenses@forces.gc.ca
Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program (CFMAP)
The CFMAP is a partnership between the Department of National Defence (DND) and Health Canada's Emergency Preparedness and Occupational Health Directorate Employee Assistance Services (EAS). The CFMAP offers confidential, voluntary, short-term counselling to assist with resolving many of today's stresses at home and in the workplace.
For more information, contact: Capt. Sean McCoy: sean.mccoy@forces.gc.ca
Military mental health – You’re not alone
Mental health issues can come in many forms. Get the help and advice you need. The Canadian Armed Forces offers exceptional medical and mental health care, support for families, and return-to-work programs.
Defence Health and Safety (Accessible only on the National Defence network)
Accidents cause needless pain and suffering and are preventable. Whether resulting in personnel, materiel, and financial losses, they seriously interfere with departmental efficiency and adversely affect the operational capability of the Canadian Armed Forces.
For more information, contact: OHSSecretariatSST@forces.gc.ca
Director Service Delivery (DSD) (Accessible only on the National Defence network)
The DSD supports the Defence Team by providing resolution advice and guidance, informal resolution options and conflict management training through 16 Conflict and Complaint Management Service (CCMDS) offices across Canada.
For more information, contact: ccmsottawa@forces.gc.ca or 1-833-328-3351
Leadership Support Teams (LSTs)
The LST was created as part of Chief Professional Conduct and Culture’s (CPCC) larger culture mandate and the Director General Conflict Solutions and Services (DGCSS) with the intent to support key units that shape institutional culture and to assist in addressing climate in units across DND as required.
For more information, contact: P-GAG.DRCLeadership@intern.mil.ca
PSP Health Promotions (You are now leaving the Government of Canada website)
PSP Health Promotion staff envision a healthy, equitable, diverse, and operationally ready CAF where all members can thrive. Staff working collaboratively with the CAF community and other stakeholders to take action on the determinants of health.
For more information, contact: HealthPromotionNCR@cfmws.com
Restorative Services
Restorative Services are unique from other services provided within DND/CAF as it provides an opportunity for individuals and groups who have experienced harm to engage directly with each other in a safe way, enabling accountability and meaningful conversation to repair harm and rebuild relationships.
For more information, contact: RestorativeServices-Demarchesreparatrices@forces.gc.ca
Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Program
Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Centre of Expertise provides guidance and advice on the implementation and application of the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention program and related procedures within the organization.
For more information, contact: WHVPCoE-PHVCE@forces.gc.ca or DesignatedRecipientHVP-DestinataireDesignedelaPHV@forces.gc.ca
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