Determinants of Successful Transition - Preliminary Findings

Who Were The Participants

15 participants

Age: All respondents were at least 31 years old

Gender: 13 men, 2 women

Rank: 7 Officers, 8 Non-commissioned members

Service Type: 7 Regular, 3 Reserve, 5 Both

Branch of Service: Army (10), Navy (2), Airforce (2), Multiple (1)

How Difficult Was Your Transition Experience?

Difficulty of Transition

	Number of responses
Very easy	0
Moderately easy	2
Neither difficult nor easy	4
Moderately difficult	5
Very difficult	4

What Were the Biggest Stressors During Your Transition?
(ranked as top 3 by participants)

1. Maintaining Financial Security
2. Health Issues
3. Maintaining Family Life

What Were Your Greatest Sources of Support?
(number of times ranked in top 3 by participants)

• Spouse (13)
• Therapist, Counsellor or Psychologist (8)
• Friends & Children (6)

What Programs Did You Access?

CAF Programs Accessed by Veterans

	Number of responses
SCAN seminar	13
Guide to Benefits	8
IPSC	8
CAF Nurse Case Manager	8
Voc Rehab	8
Other (represents 3 programs)	7

VAC Programs Accessed by Veterans

	Number of responses
Transition Interview	9
Case Mgmt Services	8
My VAC Account	6
OSI Clinic	5
VAC Assistance Service	4
Other (represents 5 programs)	14

What Programs Did Your Spouse Access?

CAF Programs Accessed by Spouse or Family Members

	Number of responses
None	5
SCAN seminar	5
Attendant Care Benefit	2
CFMAP	2
Other (represents 6 programs)	6

VAC Programs Accessed by Spouse or Family Members

	Number of responses
None	11
Case Mgmt. Services	2
OSISS	1
Other	1

Which Community-based Programs Did You Access?
(response indicates list of different programs accessed by participants)

• Veterans Transition Network
• Shaping Purpose
• Soldier On
• Outward Bound
• Couples Overcoming PTSD Everyday (COPE)