Support for military armed forces veterans and personnel
Mental health support for veterans, service leavers and reservists - NHS
Mental health problems are common and can affect anyone, including veterans, serving personnel, reservists and their families. It's important to get help and support if you or someone you know has mental health problems.
Op COURAGE is a free NHS mental health service in England for serving personnel due to leave the military, reservists, Armed Forces veterans and their families.The service is supported by trained professionals who are from or have experience working with the Armed Forces Community.
Visit Op Health for further information
Forces Connect App
The Forces Connect app is a free mobile tool designed to help members of the Armed Forces community—including serving personnel, veterans, and their families—quickly access local support services. Developed by the Armed Forces Network, it provides tailored information and contact details for services across various counties, all accessible in just a few taps.
Local support
Kent and Medway Armed Forces Network
The Kent and Medway Armed Forces Network (KMAFN) is a multi-organisational group which includes members from the NHS, Ministry of Defence, Armed Forces Reservists, mental and physical health clinicians, the Royal British Legion and other interested charities and organisations from across Kent and Medway.
Visit the Armed Forces Network website
East Kent Mind: Veterans Project
East Kent Mind’s Veterans Project supports the wellbeing of veterans, reservists and the adult family members of the armed forces. Veterans living in the Thanet and Canterbury City Council districts of Kent are eligible to join the project, which includes a mix of mental health support, health and lifestyles surveys, 1-2-1 support alongside trips and excursions to help combat social isolation.
Useful contacts and information
GOV.UK
Support for veterans and their families - GOV.UK - A list of organisations that can provide support for veterans and their families