Ottawa Psychotherapy Services
Excellence & Experience
CAF/RCMP/Federal Public Service 2SLGBTQIA+ Purge Survivors
Mental Health Services for 2SLGBTQIA+ Veterans and their Families!
The Purge
Between the 1950s and mid 1990s, serving LGBTQ members were systemically discriminated against resulting in loss of service and identity for many members working within the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Federal Public Service. For years, these members were silenced and oppressed resulting in severe mental and social issues for these generations of victims.
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Source: https://lgbtpurgefund.com/
Serving our 2SLGBTQIA+ Veterans
Ottawa Psychotherapy Services allies itself with those members who were affected by the LGBTQ Purge either directly or indirectly. Our Veteran programs are sensitively designed to help you and your family members recover from the stigma and sanctions placed on your life during this period of time. We know that this has likely resulted in many difficult and isolating experiences for you as an individual and for your partners and families.
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We offer:
Individual Counselling
Relationship/Couple/Poly Therapy
Family Therapy
Identity-based Trauma/PTSD Therapy
Trans Friendly Services and Therapy
Social Work Services to assist you with getting connected to your benefits through Veterans Affairs Canada.
Mental Health Services:
Available across Canada virtually.
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Offered in English and French.
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Delivered by caring and informed associates who have taken sensitivity training regarding the psychosocial impact of the Purge on survivors.
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All associates receive ongoing training and supervision in trauma related mental health care.
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In person appointments available for those living in the Ottawa-Carleton or surrounding region.
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A program of care that is led and managed by 2SLGBTQIA+ staff and allies.
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Recovery is possible
If you are a 2SLGBTQIA+ member and have served Canada through employment with the CAF, RCMP and/or Federal Service - and you are having mental health problems that affect your identity, relationship and general well-being - reach out to us today. We may be able to assist you with finding help and getting secured with benefits for treatment. Our Veterans program will help you and your family initiate recovery. See our CLINICAL ISSUES page for more information regarding the mental health services we provide. If you are in doubt you can contact our Director of Veterans Services directly by clicking here: Director of Veterans Services
