Let me answer the second part first: what are we lacking?
I think what's really clear in the research we've been doing, and in the consultations and the round tables that we've been privileged to be a part of, is that families often feel isolated and alone.
This is about being able to create a sense of community both within and among the military and veteran community, but also within the neighbourhoods within which they live and work, so that if you have a child who has autism, or a child who's interested in hockey, or a teenager who's interested in drama, you know you can access those services in your neighbourhood. Also, it's so you know that those service providers will understand when you get relocated, or are new to a neighbourhood, or are dealing with a family situation such as trying to adjust to a transition or managing a mental health issue.
That's a big gap right now, which a lot of families have been identifying. They're not feeling connected. They're feeling isolated and alone, and they're feeling that they're the only ones who are experiencing what they're experiencing. As Debbie mentioned, when you're living it, it's really hard to find the extra energy to go out and create that community, so we want to make sure that it's available prior to that.