Find support for veterans and their families

Your local GP should be your first point of contact for managing your physical and mental health as a veteran.

Op COURAGE is an NHS mental health specialist service designed to help veterans and their families in England.

Op NOVA provides support for veterans who are in contact with the justice system in England, enabling them to access the services they need.

Age Cymru Dyfed works to enhance lives of people aged 50 and over in West Wales, including many veterans, by working with them, their families, friends and carers.

Age UK Waltham Forest run social groups for veterans to tackle loneliness amongst veterans.

Blesma is a national charity that supports armed forces veterans who have experienced limb or sight loss.

Blind Veterans UK is a national charity for ex-service personnel that have experienced severe sight loss.

Bravehound is a Scottish charity that provides assistance dogs to veterans from all branches of the armed forces with mental health needs related to experiences during military service.

The Brooke House Health and Wellbeing Centre seeks to support and improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of military veterans and their families in Northern Ireland.

BuildForce is a community interest company that provides a career service and pathways into employment in the construction industry.

Combat Stress is a mental health charity that provides support for veterans of the UK armed forces, focusing on complex mental health issues resulting from service.

Community Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services help and support vulnerable people who are resident in South West London, including veterans and their families, by providing a range of psychosocial interventions.

The Defence Medical Welfare Service is an independent charity providing medical welfare to those who are serving or have served on the frontline, including the armed forces, the Merchant Navy, the NHS and the Police.

Defence Transition Services helps service leavers and their families who face challenges as they leave the military and adjust to civilian life.

The East Durham Veterans Trust provides support around mental health, finance, housing and social inclusion to veterans and their families in the North East.

The East Sussex Veterans' Hub provides non-clinical support to veterans, including advice and guidance on welfare, wellbeing, coping and mentoring.

EDs Homes is a veteran accommodation provider that offers supported shared housing for veterans and their immediate family in Wigan and Bolton.

The Erskine Veterans Charity supports veterans in Scotland, offering care homes, supported living accommodation and an activity centre available to veterans in the community.

Groundwork Greater Manchester's veterans programme, Operation Re-Org, supports the armed forces community across the North West of England with a variety of support, mainly in employment and financial management.

Help for Heroes is a charity that supports those who have served in the UK armed forces, no matter when or where they served.

The King Edward VII’s Hospital is an independent charitable hospital based in London that is committed to helping veterans and their partners.

Mind is a mental health charity that offers support across England and Wales.

The National Gulf Veterans and Families Association is a charity that aims to improve the quality of life for all veterans of desert conflicts and their families, partners and carers.

The Naval Children's Charity provides financial support and guidance for the wellbeing and development of children from serving and veteran Royal Navy families.

The NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board has dedicated armed forces link workers who provide support for anyone from the armed forces community currently living in Somerset.

Based in Colchester, Phoenix Heroes is a community interest company that support veterans by providing them with access to outdoor activities.

PTSD Resolution offer mental health support for UK armed forces veterans, reservists and their families.

The RAF Benevolent Fund provides lifelong support to serving and ex-serving RAF personnel and their families.

RMA - The Royal Marines Charity provides support for serving and former Royal Marines personnel and their families.

Rock2Recovery provides non-clinical coaching to UK armed forces personnel, veterans and their families affected by stress.

The Royal Air Forces Association is a charity and membership organisation that provides a range of services to the RAF community, from physical and mental health support to help with finances and social isolation.

The Royal British Legion is the UK's largest armed forces charity and provides a range of support to veterans and their families.

Royal British Legion Industries is a national veterans charity that helps the armed forces community by providing care pathways, housing and employment support.

The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity funds projects and facilities that support the wellbeing of serving personnel and veterans of the Naval Service, along with their families.

Scottish Veterans Residences is a registered social landlord that provides supported and general-purpose accommodation to veterans in Scotland.

Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a charity dedicated to supporting children and young people (0 to 25 years) who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the UK armed forces.

Sight Scotland Veterans provides free support to veterans affected by sight loss in Scotland, helping them regain confidence, restore their independence and make new connections.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need.

Stand To Derbyshire Veteran Community Support is a service dedicated to supporting veterans and their families in Derbyshire with issues around addiction, welfare, housing and more.

Stepway supports veterans and their families in Worcestershire and the West Midlands through tailored programmes, including their civilian skills programme, mental health and wellbeing activities and community projects.

Stoll is a housing provider that offers supported housing to vulnerable veterans.

The Armed Forces Outreach Service is a local authority and housing provider partnership service covering Newcastle, Gateshead and County Durham in the North East of England.

The Bridge for Heroes provides direct help and support to veterans and their families in West Norfolk and beyond.

The Icarus Charity provides flexible mental healthcare and support specifically tailored to the needs of veterans and their families.

The Ripple Pond supports adult family members of physically or psychologically injured UK armed forces personnel and veterans.

The Warrior Programme is a personal motivation and training programme that aims to help serving personnel, veterans and their families manage their emotions and build mental strength and resilience.

Tom Harrison House is a charity provides a specialist addiction recovery programme for UK armed forces veterans.

Veterans at Ease is a charity that provides open-ended, free psychotherapy to all members of the armed forces community over the age of 18.

Veterans Contact Point is a charity that supports local veterans and their families in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull areas.

Veterans' Growth is a charity that offers horticultural therapy to veterans who are dealing with mental and physical health challenges.