The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada’s largest Veteran support organization — and these services are free to all Veterans, currently serving CAF and RCMP members, and their families, whether or not you’re a Legion member.
Talk to Our Service Officer
Wayne Baker is Branch 12’s Service Officer — your first point of contact for Poppy Trust Fund financial assistance and general questions about the benefits you may be entitled to. For Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) disability claims specifically, our Branch Officer will connect you with the Command Service Officer, who is legislatively mandated to handle the claims and appeals process. Confidential, no cost, no obligation, either way.
Phone: 1-844-KENBR12 (1-844-536-2712)
Email: office@kenoralegion.ca
Veteran Support – Phone Directory
911 – Immediate danger or life-threatening emergency
988 – Suicide Crisis Helpline (Call or text, 24/7)
1-800-268-7708 – Veterans/CAF/RCMP Assistance Line (24/7)
1-800-866-4546 – Military Family Information Line
1-866-522-2122 – Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
204-819-4719 – MB & NW Ontario Command Service Officer (VAC claims & appeals)
1-844-KENBR12 (1-844-536-2712) – Branch 12 Service Officer
You Are Not Alone
Reach out early. Support is confidential, respectful, and judgment-free — sometimes a simple conversation makes all the difference.
More Ways We Can Help
Assistance with Veterans Affairs Canada – Our Branch Service Officer is your starting point, and the Command Service Officer is mandated to handle disability claims, from first application through the appeal process, free of charge. Learn more at legion.ca.
Financial Assistance – The Poppy Trust Fund provides emergency financial assistance to Veterans and their families for essentials like food, heating, and medical costs. Learn more at legion.ca.
Mental Health & Operational Stress Injuries – Peer support, referrals, and resources for Veterans and families affected by PTSD, anxiety, or other OSIs. Learn more at legion.ca.
For the full range of national programs and eligibility details, visit the Legion’s Support for Veterans page.
About Branch 12
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12 has proudly served Veterans, their families, and the Kenora community for generations. Come on down, give us a call, or reach out anytime — you don’t have to be a member to ask for help.