Support related to racism and racial discrimination
If you have been affected by workplace racism or racial discrimination and want to find support, there are a range of resources and services available.
Services for CAF members
- CAF Member Assistance Program: Toll-free 1-800-268-7708 (TTY 1-800-567-5803 for people with hearing impairments)
- Military Family Resource Centres
- The Family Information Line (Morale and Welfare Services): 1-800-866-4546
- CAF Chaplain Services
- Military Personnel Health Services (only accessible on the National Defence network)
- Support for Victims and Survivors of Service Offences: 1-833-328-3351
- Conflict and Complaint Management Services
- Defence Community Support and Resource Centre: Toll-free (North America): 1-844-750-1648, dnd.dcsrc-csrcd.mdn@forces.gc.ca
Services for DND public service employees
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 1-800-663-1142 (1-888-384-1152 for people with hearing impairments)
- EAP Peer Advisors (only accessible on the National Defence network)
- Conflict and Complaint Management Services
Other services for Defence Team members and Veterans
- Office of the DND/CAF Ombudsman: 1-888-828-3626
- Mental health services support for Indigenous peoples, veterans, CAF members and federal employees
- Hope for Wellness Helpline is available 24/7 to all Indigenous people across Canada: 1-855-242-3310
- Veterans Affairs Canada Assistance Service, Mental health and wellness: 1-800-268-7708 (TTY 1-800-567-5803 for people with hearing impairments)
- Crisis Services Canada | 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
Send us feedback
Are there resources you would like to see added, or would like to share your experience with us? Contact us at DirAnti-RacismImplementation-ImplementationAnti-RacismeDir@forces.gc.ca. We will treat your comments as confidential, and we will be the only recipient. If you request a reply, we will do our best to send you a prompt response.