The Royal Canadian Legion is proud to support the Burns Way.
The Burns Way is excited to launch a national campaign to recruit veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP to volunteer as Peer Advocates for the Burns Way — an anonymous peer support chat-only platform for ALL Canadian veterans.
For the first time in Canadian veteran history, Indigenous, non-Indigenous, and minority veterans have come together to create a space that is safe and judgment-free. It is a place for veterans to take control and begin their journey to wellness.
This inclusive community will provide round-the-clock access to peer support. Using a smart device or a desktop browser, guests will connect anonymously with trained veteran peers who will bring shared experiences to the chats. When the chat is over, it all disappears, ensuring confidentiality. For those seeking help, there is no need to register, log in, or provide any personal information, and the Burns Way will never use chatbots. There are no waitlists. Connections are completed within seconds, with real people ready to respond with empathy.
The program launches this fall, but right now, the Burns Way is recruiting and preparing to train applicants to serve as veteran Peer Advocates. The Burns Way: A new hope for All Veterans.
For more information, head to the Burns Way website.
A link to the Burns Way is also in our Veterans Resources section.