If you are in crisis call 911 or 988 for mental health emergency support. 

Access 24/7 Psychological support toll-free: 1-800-268-7708 | TDD/TTY: 1-800-567-5803

THE BURNS WAY

About the Service

VIRTUAL ANONYMOUS CHAT-BASED VETERAN PEER SUPPORT – THE BURNS WAY OFFERS VETERANS OF THE CAF AND RCMP THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH FELLOW VETERANS WHO HAVE BEEN TRAINED TO LISTEN, REFLECT, AND SUPPORT. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO OFFER VETERANS WHO MAY BE HESITANT TO ASK FOR HELP A SAFE, CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE WAY TO CONNECT AND START THEIR JOURNEY IN ANONYMITY. THE PLATFORM CAN BE USED FROM THE FREE DOWNLOADABLE APP OR FROM ANY DESKTOP BROWSER. WHEN CHATS ARE OVER, THEY DISAPPEAR. THERE IS NO NEED TO REGISTER OR PROVIDE ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION. WE ARE PARTICULARLY PROUD TO SUPPORT VETERANS WHO ARE INDIGENOUS, WOMEN, RACIALIZED, OR MEMBERS OF THE 2SLGBTQI+ COMMUNITIES. THE BURNS WAY IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT THAT IS GUIDED BY BOARD MEMBERS AND ADVISERS FROM A RANGE OF VETERAN COHORTS.

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