| Recipient: | The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110 |
|---|---|
| Project: | The Veterans Resource Guide |
| Province: | Ontario |
| Period: | Fiscal year 2020-2021 |
| Funding: | $43,700.00 |
Overview:
The Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Branch 110’s project, The Veteran Resource Guide, involved the creation and distribution of a community resource guide to assist Veterans after their release from the military.
Project goals:
The goals of this project included the following items:
- Develop a community resource guide to help Veterans access health care; services and develop social connections;
- Distribute the guide strategically throughout Trenton, Ontario; and
- Improve the lives of Veterans and their families by making the transition to life after service safer, smoother, and more comfortable.
Project activities:
To achieve these goals, the RCL Branch 110:
- Hired two students to assist with the project;
- Conducted two focus groups made up of Veterans, their spouses or caregivers, Legion Executives, and volunteers to help determine the information and resources needs of newly released Veterans;
- Gathered information based on needs identified in the focus groups;
- Developed the resource guide and designed the layout; and
- Distributed the guides to Veterans through local organizations.
Project results:
The RCL Branch 110 successfully completed the resource guide and distributed it to key community locations where Veterans can access copies as needed. The guide includes information on finding a family doctor, establishing counselling and mental health supports, and creating social connections.