United Kingdom (UK)
Organisation/Charity | Outline |
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Combat Stress | Established in May 1919, it is the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. Helps former service personnel deal with issues like trauma, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. |
Help for Heroes | Established in 2007. Supports those with injuries and illnesses sustained while serving in the British Armed Forces. Provides mental health support through its Hidden Wound service. |
Walking with the Wounded | Established in 2010. Supports a pathway for vulnerable veterans to re-integrate back into society and sustain their independence. At the heart of this journey is employment. |
Big White Wall | Is an online mental health and well-being service offering self-help programmes, creative outlets and a community that cares. |
National Health Service (NHS) | Outline of mental health services available. |
Ministry of Defence (MOD): Guidance | Guidance regarding mental health support for the UK armed forces. |
Ministry of Defence (MOD): The Veterans & Reserves Mental Health Programme | Guidance regarding mental health support for the UK armed forces. |
Mental Health Foundation | Their mission is to help people understand, protect and sustain their mental health. |
PTSD Resolution | Providing counselling for former armed forces, reservists & families. |
Scottish Government | Sets out the Scottish Government position regarding armed forces and veterans’ healthcare. |
United States of America (USA)
Organisation/Charity | Outline |
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Addiction Treatment Services | Provides treatment for those suffering with substance abuse and/or mental health related issues. They also provide education and counselling to help guide people through the maze of information and treatment options available, including insurance coverage questions. |
The Blanchard Institute | The Blanchard Institute cultivates a safe, comfortable environment for clients and their families to be emotionally connected to their treatment provider. Their recovery management and alumni programmes support a life-long recovery. |
Client Care Continuum | The team has extensive experience with treating PTSD, substance use disorders and co-existing mental health disorders, with many of the staff being veterans themselves. They approach PTSD using evidence-based programmes adapted by the Veterans Affairs (VA) PTSD Centre of Excellence programme. |
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