When a loved one is undertaking mental health support or treatment it can be extremely daunting for the whole family. As a charity we will ensure that you too are supported or signposted to the most appropriate place. This support could include other organisations or our own Support Volunteers. We also know from research carried out by Combat Stress that partners of veterans diagnosed with PTSD or other mental health disorders can be at risk of developing a mental health conditions themselves.
Carers UK
Carers UK are here to help make life better for carers by providing support to carers across the UK.
Mind
Mind deals with matters affecting mental health by offering a welfare benefits line support to anyone with mental health problems who is navigating the benefits and welfare system as well as a legal line providing information and general advice on mental health related law in England and Wales.
Combat Stress
Combat Stress offers a 24-hour Helpline 0800 138 1619 which is available to all veterans and their families for confidential mental health advice and support. They have a range of online self-guided resources, to help veterans with a variety of mental health difficulties, including: PTSD, depression, anxiety, anger, and alcohol and substance misuse.