Armed forces services
Organisations
Local mental health support for veterans
The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service offers free NHS mental health services to all ex-serving members of the UK Armed Forces and service personnel living in Sussex.
- Website: Mental health support
Combat Stress
A national charity to support veterans’ mental health, with a 24/7 helpline
- Phone: 0800 138 1619 (for veterans and families)
- Phone: 0800 323 4444 (for serving and families)
- Website: Combat Stress
Sussex Armed Forces Network (SAFN)
If you, or a close member of your family, have served or are serving in the UK Armed Forces there may be additional help and support available.
Available across East Sussex
- Phone: 01273 403 693
- Email: afn.admin@nhs.net
- Website: Sussex Armed Forces Network
SSAFA the Armed Forces Charity
Practical, financial and emotional support for service personnel, veterans and their families. They offer a free and confidential support line 9am to 5pm Mon to Fri.
- Phone: 0800 260 6767 (Forcesline)
- Website: SSAFA
East Sussex Veterans' Hub
A local charity which aims to support the wellbeing of veterans of the armed forces living in East Sussex.
- Phone: 0330 1077808 (free)
- Website: ESVH
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