Who Were The Participants
15 participants
Age: All respondents were at least 31 years old
Gender: 13 men, 2 women
Rank: 7 Officers, 8 Non-commissioned members
Service Type: 7 Regular, 3 Reserve, 5 Both
Branch of Service: Army (10), Navy (2), Airforce (2), Multiple (1)
How Difficult Was Your Transition Experience?
| Number of responses | |
|---|---|
| Very easy | 0 |
| Moderately easy | 2 |
| Neither difficult nor easy | 4 |
| Moderately difficult | 5 |
| Very difficult | 4 |
What Were the Biggest Stressors During Your Transition?
(ranked as top 3 by participants)
- Maintaining Financial Security
- Health Issues
- Maintaining Family Life
What Were Your Greatest Sources of Support?
(number of times ranked in top 3 by participants)
- Spouse (13)
- Therapist, Counsellor or Psychologist (8)
- Friends & Children (6)
What Programs Did You Access?
| Number of responses | |
|---|---|
| SCAN seminar | 13 |
| Guide to Benefits | 8 |
| IPSC | 8 |
| CAF Nurse Case Manager | 8 |
| Voc Rehab | 8 |
| Other (represents 3 programs) | 7 |
| Number of responses | |
|---|---|
| Transition Interview | 9 |
| Case Mgmt Services | 8 |
| My VAC Account | 6 |
| OSI Clinic | 5 |
| VAC Assistance Service | 4 |
| Other (represents 5 programs) | 14 |
What Programs Did Your Spouse Access?
| Number of responses | |
|---|---|
| None | 5 |
| SCAN seminar | 5 |
| Attendant Care Benefit | 2 |
| CFMAP | 2 |
| Other (represents 6 programs) | 6 |
| Number of responses | |
|---|---|
| None | 11 |
| Case Mgmt. Services | 2 |
| OSISS | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Which Community-based Programs Did You Access?
(response indicates list of different programs accessed by participants)
- Veterans Transition Network
- Shaping Purpose
- Soldier On
- Outward Bound
- Couples Overcoming PTSD Everyday (COPE)