Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) benefits may help current and former members pay for counselling. We are an approved service provider for CAF members, so you may be able to use your benefits for counselling with us.
Who it's for
Who CAF is forWho it's for
If you are a current or former CAF member, you may be able to use your CAF benefits for counselling with us. These benefits include the Canadian Armed Forces Member Assistance Program (CFMAP) and Canadian Armed Forces Health Services (CAFHS). Your CAF benefits provider decides whether you are eligible.
Members often come to us for operational stress injuries, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns. Our counsellors offer approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR, which helps the brain process painful memories) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR).
- Current members of the Canadian Armed Forces
- Former CAF members, including veterans
- Members who can access counselling through CFMAP
- Members who can access counselling through CAFHS
- Members living with operational stress injuries or PTSD
- Members dealing with anxiety, depression or other mental health concerns
How to use it
How to use CAFHow to use it
Our counsellors know the CAF system and can help you through the steps of accessing your benefits. You decide how much to share and when.
- Check whether you are eligible by contacting your CAF benefits provider directly, or ask one of our counsellors to help you find out.
- Book a free 15-minute consultation by phone or video to talk about what you need and ask about using CFMAP or CAFHS.
- Let our intake team suggest a counsellor who fits your needs, your language and where you want to meet.
- Meet your counsellor in person or online from anywhere in BC, and work together on goals and a plan that fit you.
What you share in counselling is confidential. We share information with others only with your written consent, except where the law requires us to, such as when someone is at risk of harm to themselves or others.
If CAF benefits do not cover you, ask about our sliding scale rates for eligible people, or see our fees and funding page. If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8, call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433), or call 911 if you are in danger.
Other funding
Other ways to pay for counsellingOther funding
If you're a current or former CAF member, you may be eligible for therapy services through CFMAP or CAFHS. The best way to find out is to contact your CAF benefits provider directly or speak with one of our therapists. We can help you determine if you're eligible and guide you through the process of accessing benefits.
The length of therapy can vary depending on the individual and the nature of their mental health challenges. Some people may only need a few sessions, while others may benefit from longer-term therapy. Our therapists work collaboratively with CAF members to determine the best course of treatment for their needs.
Yes, therapy at No Fear Counselling is confidential. We take privacy and confidentiality very seriously, and we adhere to the highest ethical standards. We only share information with third parties with the written consent of the client, except in situations where we are required by law to disclose information (e.g., if a client is at risk of harm to themselves or others).
To schedule an appointment, you can call us at +17782888361 or email us at info@nofearcounselling.com. We'll get back to you as soon as possible to schedule a convenient time for your appointment. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to help.