Below is a list of forces mental health charities and organisations by country.

United Kingdom (UK)
Organisation/Charity Outline Website
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.
 http://www.combatstress.org.uk/
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.
 https://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/get-support/

mental-health-and-wellbeing/hidden-wounds-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.
 https://walkingwiththewounded.org.uk/
Big White Wall
  • Is an online mental health and wellbeing service offering self-help programmes, creative outlets and a community that cares.
 https://www.bigwhitewall.com/v2/landingUK.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f
NHS 
  • Outline of mental health services available.
 https://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Militaryhealthcare/serving/

Pages/Mentalhealth.aspx
MOD
  • Guidance regarding mental health support for the UK armed forces.
 Guidance:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/mental-health-support-for-the-uk-armed-forces

The Veterans and Reserves Mental Health programme:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/support-for-war-veterans#the-veterans-and-reserves-mental-health-programme
Mental Health Foundation
  • Their mission is to help people understand, protect and sustain their mental health.
 https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/a/armed-forces-and-mental-health
PTSD Resolution
  • Providing counselling for former armed forces, reservists & families.
 http://www.ptsdresolution.org/
Scottish Government
  • Sets out the Scottish Government position regarding armed forces and veterans’ healthcare.
 http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Health/Services/Armed-Forces
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