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Mental Health Support

You're Not Alone

Specialist mental health support designed for veterans. Whether you're struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, or just need someone to talk to — help is available.

24/7 Crisis Support

These lines are available around the clock. Don't hesitate to reach out.

24/7

Veterans' Gateway

First point of contact for veterans seeking support

0808 802 1212

Text: 81212

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24/7

Combat Stress

Specialist mental health support for veterans

0800 138 1619

Text: 07537 173683

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24/7

Samaritans

Confidential emotional support for anyone in distress

116 123Visit website
24/7

Royal British Legion

Support for serving and ex-serving personnel and families

0808 802 8080Visit website

Specialist Services

Organizations providing dedicated mental health support for veterans

Combat Stress

Specialist Veterans Mental Health

Self-referral or via GP

The UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health. Provides treatment for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.

Services Offered

  • PTSD treatment
  • Anxiety & depression support
  • Residential treatment
  • Community outreach
  • Helpline support
Veterans NHS Wales

NHS Veterans Mental Health Service

GP referral required

Dedicated NHS mental health service for veterans in Wales, providing specialist assessment and treatment.

Services Offered

  • Psychological assessment
  • Evidence-based treatment
  • EMDR therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Family support

Contact

Contact via GP referral

SSAFA Wales

Armed Forces Charity

Self-referral

Provides practical and emotional support to serving personnel, veterans, and their families.

Services Offered

  • Emotional support
  • Welfare visits
  • Financial assistance
  • Housing advice
  • Family support

Contact

029 2294 1004

Emergency: 0800 260 6767

Help for Heroes

Recovery & Wellbeing

Self-referral

Supports veterans with physical and psychological wounds through recovery programmes.

Services Offered

  • Recovery programmes
  • Sports recovery
  • Psychological support
  • Fellowship groups
  • Family support

Self-Help Resources

Information and tools to support your mental wellbeing

Op COURAGE

NHS England's dedicated mental health service for veterans

PTSD UK

Information and resources for PTSD sufferers

Mind

Mental health information and support

Anxiety UK

Support for anxiety disorders

Seeking Help is a Sign of Strength

Many veterans have walked this path before you. Reaching out for support is one of the bravest things you can do. You served your country — now let us serve you.