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                                            Program: 
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                                        Veterans Independence Program (VIP)
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                                            Toll-Free: 
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                                        English: 1-866-522-2122 French: 1-866-522-2022
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                                            TTY: 
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                                        1-833-921-0071
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                                            Address: 
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                                                    417 Exeter Rd London, ON N6E 2Z3 
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                                            Intersection: 
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                                        White Oak Rd and Exeter Rd
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                                            Location: 
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                                        London (South)
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                                            Accessibility: 
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                                        Wheelchair Accessible
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                                            Hours: 
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                                        Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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                                            Service Description: 
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                                        Financial assistance for veterans to help them remain independent in their home * provides funding for services such as:
 - grounds maintenance
 - housekeeping
 - meal preparation
 - personal care
 - professional health and support services
 - transportation
 - long-term care
 - home adaptations
  
                                         
                                         
                                        
                                        
                                        
                                        
                            
                             
                            
                            
							
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                                            Fees: 
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                                        Free
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                                            Application: 
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                                        Call, meet with counsellor, or visit website
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                                            Eligibility / Target Population: 
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                                        Veterans who have qualified for a disability benefit, War Veterans Allowance, or Prisoner of War Compensation, or are eligible for but cannot access a Priority Access Bed at a long-term care home
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                                            Languages: 
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                                        English ; French
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                                            Language Notes: 
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                                        French publications and website * French through the national toll-free number
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                                            Area Served: 
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                                        London, Elgin County, Grey County, Lambton County, Middlesex County, Oxford County, and Perth County
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                                            Last Updated:
                                        
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                                        7/17/2025
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                                            Service Profile Web Address:
                                        
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                                        eng/displayService.aspx?id=12527
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