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Serving those
who served for us

Legion Veterans Village Research Foundation

The Legion Veterans Village Research Foundation exists to support and fund the research of science, innovations, and technology that aim to improve the lives of our veterans, first responders, and their families. We aim to transform clinical care through the rapid translation of research findings into real-world clinical programming that is proven to provide long-term resolution of mental illness and PTSD symptoms for those affected. Our foundation was established to support the development of innovative and impactful, evidence-based solutions.

Our
Mission

To improve the quality of life for veterans, first responders and their families through enhancing translational research and providing access to therapeutic interventions.

Our
Vision

Our vision is that all veterans and first responders have access to a range of effective, evidence-informed therapies to alleviate, treat, and achieve long-term resolution of mental ill health and psychological injuries.

Supporting veterans

THROUGH THE BRAIN
FOG PROGRAM

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IT TAKES A VILLAGE

VILLAGE

By Paige Jasmine Gilmar

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The Veterans and First Responders Who Serve Us*

Between 2001 to 2014,

Canadian Armed Forces served in Afghanistan

Every year,

First responders are serving in Canada

More than

of veterans and active military
suffer from trauma, PTSD and
other mental health challenges.

More than

of first responders
suffer from trauma, PTSD and other
mental health challenges.

*Source: Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being

What We Do

LVVRF is a catalyst for change—bridging research, innovation, and care to expand access to proven treatments for veterans, first responders, and their families, while helping reshape the systems that serve them.

LEADING SCIENCE

THE GOAL:HEALING WITH NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGY.

We don’t just follow the science; we lead it. Through our own rigorous research, we advance the latest discoveries for mental health injuries, moving them from theory to therapy. By bringing these proven breakthroughs directly into the clinic, we ensure veterans and first responders have immediate, life-saving access to the fight against PTSD and depression.

new paths to healing

THE GOAL: RECOVERY THROUGH PROGRESSIVE MEDICINE

Traditional medicine often fails too many of our heroes. We are leading the charge in to find what actually works. Through our own rigorous research into emerging treatments, we validate bold, evidence-backed alternatives that offer veterans and first responders a real path to long-term recovery.

mission: access

THE GOAL: TURNING RESEARCH INTO ACCESS.

Even the best research is only life-changing if it reaches the people who need it. We use our findings to show the government and healthcare systems that these modern therapies work and deserve to be available to everyone. We are dedicated to breaking down every barrier until every veteran and first responder has the affordable, high-quality care they have truly earned.