Assessment services · Hamilton, Ontario
Veteran & military assessments.
A clear starting point for veteran, military and Veterans Affairs Canada-related assessment enquiries.
Make the purpose of the enquiry clear
Veteran and military assessment enquiries can involve questions about mental health, daily functioning, work or a request from another organization. Service history and the reason an assessment is being requested provide important context for deciding what to discuss at intake.
Contact Ramsay & Associates about veteran, military and VAC-related assessment enquiries. Whether you are enquiring for yourself or making a referral, the Hamilton office can explain current service and appointment arrangements.
Helpful starting information
- Whether the enquiry concerns assessment, treatment or a report
- The name of any referring organization or case manager
- Whether a funding or authorization question needs clarification
Appointments are arranged through the practice. Call 289-396-9206 to discuss your enquiry.
VAC funding and referrals
A VAC-related enquiry should identify the program or referral involved, if known. Ask the practice what information it needs to confirm the proposed service and any billing arrangements. Contact VAC about your own eligibility and authorization requirements before assuming an appointment will be covered.
General information about available benefits is published by Veterans Affairs Canada. The official resource below can help you find the current program information; individual coverage and the practice’s ability to accept a particular referral still need to be confirmed.
Distinguish assessment from ongoing support
A request to evaluate a particular question is different from a request for psychotherapy. It is useful to say which you are looking for, who requested it and whether findings are intended for your own care or for another recipient.
For an initial enquiry, provide only your name, preferred contact details and the general purpose. Discuss confidentiality, the intended use of information and secure document-sharing arrangements before sending service records or health information.
Further information
Veterans Affairs Canada: mental health benefitsEnquiries & referrals
Discuss a veteran or military referral
Tell the practice whether this is a personal enquiry or an organizational referral, and mention any VAC-related authorization question you would like clarified.
Please provide contact details only in your first email. The practice will explain how to share clinical or referral documents securely.