Description
Share experience & Get Support Our Peer Support Service is led by veterans for veterans. It brings former servicemen and women together to share their experiences of mental health issues and receive support and understanding from others who've walked a similar path. The service is run by veterans who have all received treatment from Combat Stress. Veterans can use our Peer Support Service at any point after their initial clinical assessment and subsequent acceptance into our treatment programme. It runs in parallel to our clinical services and provides an environment for veterans to meet others in a similar position. It’s an informal but invaluable part of our specialist support and the recovery journey for veterans. We hold regular group meetings across the country - usually once a month in person as well as online meetings.
About Combat Stress
Combat Stress, the UK's leading veterans' mental health charity, provides clinical treatment and support for veterans from the British Armed Forces, focusing on those with complex mental health issues resulting from their experiences during military service. When some military personnel leave service, their experiences can’t easily be left behind. Without treatment, psychological trauma can eventually tear lives apart.
For over a century, the charity has helped former military personnel with mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression.
Combat Stress services are provided across the UK, in-person and online. At a time that can be isolating and daunting, the charity is here to help.