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Welcome to the H&R MFRC

The H&R MFRC has been supporting military families since 1986. We are a community organization governed by military family members that works in partnership with military families, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and Military Family Services (MFS) to deliver programs and services to children, youth, adults and families. We believe that “family” means the CAF member and those they care about: spouse, partner, parents, children, relatives and anyone they consider family to be.

The H&R MFRC supports regular and reserve force CAF members and their families and medically releasing and recently medically-released members and their families within Halifax and region, Shearwater, and Central and Northern Nova Scotia, including Cape Breton.

Where we serve

Where we serve

The H&R MFRC is unique in that we support all three branches of the CAF: the Royal Canadian Air Force at 12 Wing Shearwater, the Canadian Army - 5th Canadian Division and the East Coast Fleet of the Royal Canadian Navy. Operational Tempo and the inherent need for CAF operational readiness, dictates that the H&R MFRC is always prepared to serve military families in this ever changing world.

We believe military families are the strength behind the uniform; they are independent, resilient and resourceful, often managing many unique and challenging circumstances, including postings and deployments. We believe that military families know what their needs are and what works best for them, therefore our programs and services must be shaped by families. Our family centred approach to service delivery recognizes the complex and ever changing needs of families and strives to operate with a high degree of flexibility and responsiveness. Our programs and services encourage family-to-family support and connections with each other, and to supports and services in the larger community.

Our Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

To strengthen the well-being of all those who share the unique experience of military life.

Vision

Strong, connected, resilient military families.

Values

We foster relationships and connections.

Innovative - We reflect, and respond with creative, collaborative, progressive and sustainable approaches, and solutions. We are committed to ongoing learning and growth, by investing and participating in relevant research opportunities and using evidence informed practices.

Compassionate - We offer a caring, understanding, and welcoming environment, by listening and engaging with professionalism.

Inclusive - We honor the diversity, abilities and uniqueness of individuals and families, by creating safe spaces.

We would like to acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki (MEEG_MA-GEE), the ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship. We are all Treaty people.

Our Programs & Services

"The H&R MFRC’s programs and services are customized to meet the changing needs of military families."

Children & Parents

Children & Parents

The H&R MFRC’s programs are designed to support the unique needs of families with children living the military lifestyle, and to support healthy child,...

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Community Pantry

Community Pantry

All military and veteran families can access the community pantry anonymously at our Halifax site (Windsor Park) Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 p...

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Deployment Services

Deployment Services

Deployment is one of the most significant experiences of being in a military family. Your Military Family Resource Centre is well aware of the challenges liv...

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Francophone Services

Francophone Services

The H&R MFRC offers a variety of programs and services for Francophone military families integrating into the community. Second Language Services for mil...

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Employment & Education

Employment & Education

Programs and services are designed to support the unique job search needs of military spouses and youth entering or re-entering the local workforce. Our Empl...

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Mental Health & Well-Being

Mental Health & Well-Being

The H&R MFRC offers a range of services and programs to support families, including counselling services. Our Family Well-Being Counsellors are comprised...

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Veteran Family Program

Veteran Family Program

In partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), the H&R MFRC offers information and referral services and transition-focused programming to medically ...

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Welcome Program

Welcome Program

The H&R MFRC supports military families transitioning into their new community. The Welcome Coordinator works with families to provide the information re...

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Where we serve

The H&R MFRC serves military families in Halifax and region, Shearwater, Central and Northern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton from the following sites: