Description
This webpage is dedicated to assisting British Armed Forces personnel and their friends in finding information and support for invisible injuries resulting from their service, often referred to as 'combat trauma.' These injuries encompass various mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, adjustment reactions, increased alcohol use, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The goal of this signposting webpage is to help individuals find personalized support and realize they are not alone. The information provided aims to empower individuals to take steps toward recovery, with the hope that they will perceive God's love through the support of the charities and organisations they choose to reach out to. The AFCU offers ongoing prayers and support for those in need.
About Armed Forces Christian Union (AFCU)
Support – we run a series of 13 week-long and weekend events throughout the year to support our members. These cover Christian support to serving personnel and their families. We provide pastoral support to Christian veterans in custody. We also support the MOD Service of Prayer held annually in London prior to Remembrance Sunday.
Expertise – we are practitioners of prayerful support for Christians in the Armed Forces. We are developing some non-clinical expertise in assisting sufferers of PTSD through prayer support to heal the spirit and alleviate mental pain.
Cooperation – We already collaborate with service chaplaincies, Aggie Weston’s and other faith networks. We are one of the organisations in the MOD Diversity and Inclusion Networks. We are listed as part of the Defence Employee Support Network in the Army publication ‘Widening Opportunities – A British Army Commander’s Guide to Employee Support Networks and attend associated meetings."