National Defence committee  That one is definitely a Veterans Affairs issue.

National Defence committee  As I say, now--since September--we have people throughout the country. Earlier we didn't have that. Obviously it's hard to get information if you don't have people on the ground, because geographically we're so dispersed.

National Defence committee  It is handled by DND.

National Defence committee  Health Services personnel are the only ones who can make that diagnosis.

National Defence committee  As a rule, the member must be diagnosed first as having a problem.

National Defence committee  No, it is not.

National Defence committee  I am responsible for providing support through social programs, for providing administrative support to CF members.

National Defence committee  Health clinics are staffed with counsellors to help members with problems of this nature.

National Defence committee  Certainly, if that member's drinking problem is tied to job-related stress.

National Defence committee  That is correct.

National Defence committee  There are cases of comorbidity.

National Defence committee  I would be happy to answer any other questions you may have. From a non-clinical standpoint, I can be of some assistance. When the member returns to Canada, a designated officer is assigned to him.

National Defence committee  We have the capacity to deal with them but at this time, a great deal of support is provided by the member's unit. However, that may not necessarily be the best place to get the support needed. Therefore, if we develop a centre of expertise to deal solely with injured soldiers, w

National Defence committee  Regardless of the injury. The designated officer acts as a guide, so to speak, for the injured member. First of all, he helps the member find his way through the administrative system. He also helps the member get to his appointments. If the member has problems with his chain of

National Defence committee  As a component of the operational stress injury social support program there is a speakers bureau. These are folks who have lived through either post-traumatic stress or a form of operational stress injury, and they now speak at all leadership courses to ensure that people are aw