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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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We are a national innovative Wellness Centre for Veterans and their families.

Our services include psychological programs, cannabis prescriptions, support services, social events, and VAC assistance.

12/02/2025

🟩 Virtual support groups are available through REDOUBT and The Veteran Farmer. REDOUBT's next sessions begin in early January.

REDOUBT is a community of CAF veterans helping veterans through coaching, peer support, and psychotherapy. Built by those who’ve served, for those who’ve served, REDOUBT offers a space for growth, healing, and purpose. Whether you’re navigating transition, dealing with trauma, or simply looking to connect, REDOUBT is there to walk that path with you—veteran to veteran.

See comments below for information about upcoming group sessions.

REDOUBT offers a variety of group sessions:

🟩 Fortify the Mind – Men’s Group
Two group session times available.
•Wednesdays at 1300hrs, starting January 7th.
or
•Thursdays at 1900hrs, starting January 8th.

🟩 Fortify the Mind – Women’s Group
Two group session times available.
• Tuesdays at 1900hrs, starting January 6th.
or
• Thursdays at 1300hrs, starting January 8th.

🟩 Rooted In Strength Support Group
Two group session times available.
• Wednesdays at 1900hrs, starting January 7th.
or
• Thursdays at 1100hrs, starting January 8th.

🟩 Circle of Security Parenting Support Group
Two group session times available.
• Mondays at 1900hrs, starting January 5th.
or
• Thursdays at 0930hrs, starting January 8th.

🟩 Program Details (for ALL virtual cohorts):

Duration: 10 weeks, 60–90 minute sessions
Group Size: 5–10 participants
Time Zone: Toronto (EST)
Community: Participants join a private Facebook group during their cohort and receive follow-up afterwards

🔗 Visit redoubtvet.ca for more information about REDOUBT's services.

TVF Members can sign up now on the TVF app!
🟩 Click here to download the TVF app: https://feedlink.io/theveteranfarmer

12/01/2025

🟩 Virtual support groups now available through REDOUBT and The Veteran Farmer. Sign up now for REDOUBT's Fortify the Mind – Women’s Group:

The ten-week sessions focus on providing psychotherapy rooted in lived service and medical expertise to strengthen the minds and lives of Canada’s active and retired CAF members and RCMP.

Whether you’re navigating transition, dealing with trauma, or simply looking to connect, we’re here to walk that path with you. Where military experience meets clinical expertise to deliver care that understands and supports our veterans and service members.

Strong minds. Strong lives. Strong bonds.

🟩 Fortify the Mind – Women’s Group
Two group session times available.
• Tuesdays at 1900hrs, starting January 6th.
or
• Thursdays at 1300hrs, starting January 8th.
🟢 Sign up is available now on the TVF app 🟢

Also available now:
🟩 Fortify the Mind – Men’s Group
🟩 Rooted in Strength Support Group
🟩 Circle of Security Parenting Support Group

🟩 Program Details (for ALL virtual cohorts):
Duration: 10 weeks, 60–90 minute sessions
Group Size: 5–10 participants
Time Zone: Toronto (EST)
Community: Participants join a private Facebook group during their cohort and receive follow-up afterwards

REDOUBT is a community of CAF veterans helping veterans through coaching, peer support, and psychotherapy. Built by those who’ve served, for those who’ve served, REDOUBT offers a space for growth, healing, and purpose. Whether you’re navigating transition, dealing with trauma, or simply looking to connect, REDOUBT is there to walk that path with you—veteran to veteran.

🔗 Visit redoubtvet.ca for more information about REDOUBT's services.

TVF Members can sign up now on the TVF app!
🟩 Click here to download the TVF app: https://champ.ly/PLfkSukG

12/01/2025

🟩 Rise and shine Tuesday mornings at TVF! ☀️
Snack & Chat a warm space to relax, enjoy some tasty treats, and connect with friendly faces. 🥐

Share stories, make new friends, or simply enjoy a casual morning out.

The coffee’s always on! ☕️
See you then!

✨ No sign-up required, just show up!
📆 Tuesday mornings
📍 TVF BC | 290 England Ave, Courtenay BC
⏰ 1000-1200hrs

12/01/2025

🟩 December has arrived! 🌲
Here’s a handy calendar to help you stay on top of everything happening at The Veteran Farmer this month 📆
Farmer's Footprints will be on Mondays & Fridays this month! 🥾
And Sign up is open now for REDOUBT's next sessions, starting in early January ✅

Weekly activities this month:
🥾 Mondays & Fridays in December | Farmer's Footprints
💬 Tuesdays in December | Snack & Chat
🍽️ Fridays in December | Social Lunch

🥘 TVF Christmas Potluck | December 12th
See you there!

🌱 REDOUBT's next sessions begin in early January.
See Facebook for more details.
Sign up is open now on TVF app.

⛔️ TVF is Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day - December 25th & 26th ⛔️

🟩 Click here to download the TVF app: https://feedlink.io/theveteranfarmer

‼️ Schedule may change at any time ‼️
Always check Facebook before each event or activity to confirm it's on.

11/29/2025

🟩 Virtual support groups now available through REDOUBT and The Veteran Farmer. Redoubt's next sessions begin in early January.

Sign up now for REDOUBT's Rooted In Strength Support Group:

Inner Child Healing is a mission designed for Canadian veterans ready to take back control of their inner battlefield.

This journey focuses on repairing the wounds carried from childhood, strengthening the inner protector that provides structure and discipline, and reclaiming the joy and fire that service and life’s battles may have buried. You’ve stood the line for your country—now the next mission is about fortifying yourself.

Over 10 weeks, you’ll clear the field of old pain, reinforce your internal command, and secure the high ground of your own life with purpose, resilience, and pride.

🟩 Rooted In Strength Support Group
Two group session times available.
• Wednesdays at 1900hrs, starting January 7th.
or
• Thursdays at 1100hrs, starting January 8th.
🟢 Sign up is available now on the TVF app 🟢

Also available now:
🟩 Fortify the Mind – Men’s Group
🟩 Fortify the Mind – Women’s Group
🟩 Rooted in Strength Support Group

🟩 Program Details (for ALL virtual cohorts):
Duration: 10 weeks, 60–90 minute sessions
Group Size: 5–10 participants
Time Zone: Toronto (EST)
Community: Participants join a private Facebook group during their cohort and receive follow-up afterwards

REDOUBT is a community of CAF veterans helping veterans through coaching, peer support, and psychotherapy. Built by those who’ve served, for those who’ve served, REDOUBT offers a space for growth, healing, and purpose. Whether you’re navigating transition, dealing with trauma, or simply looking to connect, REDOUBT is there to walk that path with you—veteran to veteran.

🔗 Visit redoubtvet.ca for more information about REDOUBT's services.

TVF Members can sign up now on the TVF app!
🟩 Click here to download the TVF app: https://champ.ly/PLfkSukG

11/29/2025

Please welcome Britany!✨

She is situated within our office and will be providing her expertise to the community with acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, tui na and Chinese herbal medicine to help return the body back to its natural state of balance.

Britany graduated from Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health Sciences in 2020, after completing the 5-year Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Program.

She is currently expanding her knowledge in the field of Pediatrics in TCM and has a passion for treating mental and emotional wellbeing, sleep disorders and women’s health. She would however, love the opportunity to help anyone on their healing journey.

If you have any questions or would like to book your treatment, please email guidingessence.janeapp.com

11/28/2025

Monday December 1st Farmer's Footprints🎄🥾:

What: ~4km walk

Where: GPS “Manfield Drive Parking Lot”, parking lot located here

When: Monday December 1st- 10:45 AM meet up

Go stretch those legs! 🏃

*peep some previous Monday pictures! 👀

11/28/2025

🟩 Virtual support groups now available through REDOUBT and The Veteran Farmer. REDOUBT's next sessions begin in early January.

Sign up now for REDOUBT's Circle of Security Support Group:

Parenting is tough—parenting while serving, or after service, comes with unique challenges. Learn practical parenting strategies to: Strengthen your bond with your child, Better understand your child’s needs and behaviours, build calm, secure routines (even in high-stress times), and gain confidence in your role as a parent.

Your service was about protecting others—now it’s time to fortify your family.
Limited spots available—sign up today and give your parenting the support it deserves.

🟩 Circle of Security Parenting Support Group
Two group session times available.
• Mondays at 1900hrs, starting January 5th.
or
• Thursdays at 0930hrs, starting January 8th.
🟢 Sign up is available now on the TVF app 🟢

Also available now:
🟩 Fortify the Mind – Men’s Group
🟩 Fortify the Mind – Women’s Group
🟩 Rooted in Strength Support Group

🟩 Program Details (for ALL virtual cohorts):
Duration: 10 weeks, 60–90 minute sessions
Group Size: 5–10 participants
Time Zone: Toronto (EST)
Community: Participants join a private Facebook group during their cohort and receive follow-up afterwards

REDOUBT is a community of CAF veterans helping veterans through coaching, peer support, and psychotherapy. Built by those who’ve served, for those who’ve served, REDOUBT offers a space for growth, healing, and purpose. Whether you’re navigating transition, dealing with trauma, or simply looking to connect, REDOUBT is there to walk that path with you—veteran to veteran.

🔗 Visit redoubtvet.ca for more information about REDOUBT's services.

TVF Members can sign up now on the TVF app!
🟩 Click here to download the TVF app: https://champ.ly/PLfkSukG

11/27/2025

🟩 Stop in for Social Lunch!
🍽️ TVF Members can get a tasty meal with with pals at TVF every Friday.
🍽️ Come by this week for Meatball Chili made by one of our own! 😋

✨ Social Lunch is 100% free of cost! ✨
No sign up required - just show up!
We're always happy to see new faces - and the coffee's always on! ☕️🙂

11/26/2025

This week’s Farmer’s Footprints will be Moe’s Misery! 🌲

What: 6.6km hike

Where: GPS “368 Hatton Rd”, park at the end of the road. There is a yellow gate

When: Friday November 28th - meet at the trailhead at 9:15am, begin at 9:30am

Post walk meal at the office- Ted’s Meatball Chili! 💥

Doggos welcome! 🐶

See you there!

11/26/2025

🟩 Virtual support groups are available through REDOUBT and The Veteran Farmer. Redoubt's next sessions begin in early January. Sign up now for REDOUBT's Fortify the Mind – Men’s Group:

The ten-week sessions focus on providing psychotherapy rooted in lived service and medical expertise to strengthen the minds and lives of Canada’s active and retired CAF members and RCMP.

Whether you’re navigating transition, dealing with trauma, or simply looking to connect, we’re here to walk that path with you. Where military experience meets clinical expertise to deliver care that understands and supports our veterans and service members.

Strong minds. Strong lives. Strong bonds.

🟩 Fortify the Mind – Men’s Group
Two group session times available.
•Wednesdays at 1300hrs, starting January 7th.
or
•Thursdays at 1900hrs, starting January 8th.
🟢 Sign up is available now on the TVF app 🟢

Also available now:
🟩 Fortify the Mind – Women’s Group
🟩 Rooted in Strength Support Group
🟩 Circle of Security Parenting Support Group

🟩 Program Details (for ALL virtual cohorts):
Duration: 10 weeks, 60–90 minute sessions
Group Size: 5–10 participants
Time Zone: Toronto (EST)
Community: Participants join a private Facebook group during their cohort and receive follow-up afterwards

REDOUBT is a community of CAF veterans helping veterans through coaching, peer support, and psychotherapy. Built by those who’ve served, for those who’ve served, REDOUBT offers a space for growth, healing, and purpose. Whether you’re navigating transition, dealing with trauma, or simply looking to connect, REDOUBT is there to walk that path with you—veteran to veteran.

🔗 Visit redoubtvet.ca for more information about REDOUBT's services.

TVF Members can sign up now on the TVF app!
🟩 Click here to download the TVF app: https://champ.ly/PLfkSukG

11/26/2025

🟩 Get some fresh air and exercise every week with your pals at TVF!
Hikes are Friday mornings at 9:30am- check Facebook for details about each week's upcoming hike!
We're always happy to see new faces join us 🙂
Furry friends welcome! 🐕‍🦺 🐕

Address

290 England Avenue
Courtenay, BC
V9N6L6

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12508714242

Website

http://theveteranfarmer.ca/

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