Peer support programs
Get in touch with a Provincial Command Officer to learn more about accessing our peer support programs
Veteran peer-to-peer support programs encourage Veterans and their families to connect with others in their community in a supportive environment.
BSO Legion OSI
The Royal Canadian Legion Operational Stress Injury (BSO Legion OSI) initative offers outreach, peer support, and referrals for Veterans and families affected by operational stress injuries (OSIs), including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health challenges.
Through our network, we identify and support Veterans in need, connect them with peer support, and refer them to local and national services. We collaborate with various organizations to ensure comprehensive assistance and work to reduce stigma surrounding mental health.
Operation VetBuild
Operation VetBuild, led by the Legion’s Operational Stress Injury Special Section (Legion OSI), offers Veteran-to-Veteran support through hobbies like scale model-building kits. These sessions promote skill-building, relaxation, concentration, stress reduction, and community bonding.
Hosted by Legion members, they're open to all Veterans. For details on upcoming sessions, visit the Operation VetBuild Facebook page.
To donate model kits or host sessions in your community, contact Legion OSI at ovb@bsovetsosi.com.
Buddy Check Coffee
Buddy Check Coffee, a Veteran-run peer program, fosters camaraderie in a relaxed setting, where Veterans can network and share experiences over coffee. Led by the Legion’s Operational Stress Injury Special Section (Legion OSI) and hosted by Legion members, it aims to strengthen community connections among Veterans.
The program's success has prompted Legion OSI to expand it nationwide, inviting Legion Branches to host and coordinate sessions for local Veterans.
Local Legion Branch Initiatives
In addition to the programs above, many Legion Branches offer programs and supports to meet the needs of local Veterans in their community. Please speak to a volunteer Service Officer at your local Legion Branch to ask about services and supports
available at your Branch.