**Legion Veterans Village Research Foundation** is a Canadian registered charity (Business No. 774509509RR0001) supporting research, technology, and evidence-based solutions to improve mental health, rehabilitation, and quality of life for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) veterans, first responders, and their families. Established alongside the Legion Veterans Village (LVV) in Surrey, British Columbia, it focuses on accelerating the translation of clinical and technological research into accessible care programs[1][2].

### Mission and Activities  
The foundation prioritizes funding interdisciplinary research in mental health, neuroscience, and rehabilitation technologies, particularly targeting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)[5]. Collaborating with academic institutions and clinical partners, it aims to establish best practices for trauma-informed care, including innovations in robotics, neuroscience, and social sciences[3][5]. Its work directly supports LVV’s Centre of Clinical Excellence, which integrates housing, healthcare, and community services to provide a continuum of care[1][3].

### Key Focus Areas  
1. **PTSD and Mental Health**: Developing interventions for trauma-related conditions through clinical research and specialized programming[3][5].  
2. **Rehabilitation Technologies**: Advancing assistive technologies, prosthetics, and robotics to improve physical and cognitive rehabilitation outcomes[3][5].  
3. **Training and Education**: Offering clinical internships, interdisciplinary training, and partnerships with universities to build expertise in veteran and first responder care[3][5].  

### Collaborations  
The foundation operates within LVV’s broader $312-million development, a partnership between the BC/Yukon Command of the Royal Canadian Legion, Whalley Legion Branch 229, and Lark Group[5]. It contributes to LVV’s goal of becoming a national model for integrated care, combining housing, retail, and healthcare services[2][5].

[1] https://lvvresearchfoundation.com [2] https://legionveteransvillage.com [3] https://legionveteransvillage.com/centre-of-excellence/ [4] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/legion-veterans-village-research-foundation/ [5] https://www.federalretirees.ca/en/media/2479/download