Mental health

Everyone experiences challenges with their mental health from time to time. If things become difficult to manage, or you simply need someone to talk to, there are services that can help.

Op COURAGE

  •           A dedicated NHS mental health service for veterans and those transitioning out of the Armed Forces
  • Helps identify early signs of mental health issues
  • Offers access to early support and therapeutic treatment for complex mental health needs and trauma

Op COURAGE website

Samaritans

  •           Works with the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces charities
  • Offers free, confidential support to serving personnel, veterans and their families
  • Available 24/7 by calling 116 123

Samaritans website

Gloucestershire Connect and Offload (CANDO) Wellbeing Helpline

  • Supports adults in Gloucestershire with mild to moderate mental health difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, depression and self-harm
  • Also offers support to friends, family, carers and professionals
  • Available by phone, text or webchat

Gloucestershire Connect and Offload (CANDO) Website

Gloucestershire Talking Therapies - Let's Talk

  • Provides therapy and nursing support for adults aged 18+
  • Helps with depression, anxiety and related conditions

Let's Talk website

Suicide Bereavement UK

  • Offers free At Your Side guides for those in the Armed Forces community who have been bereaved by suicide

Suicide Bereavement UK website

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