Op COURAGE – The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

What

NHS service providing specialist mental health and wellbeing care for UK Armed Forces veterans, service leavers, and reservists, as well as their families. It provides support to recognise and treat early mental health problems, more advanced mental health conditions, psychological trauma, substance misuse and addictions. It also signposts to other local NHS mental health services and liaises with charities for wider health and wellbeing support such as housing, relationships, finances and employment. See website for more information.

Where

National with regional hubs in the north of England, midlands, east of England, south east of England, south west of England, and London

Who

UK Armed Forces veterans, service leavers, and reservists who are residents in England, have served for at least one full day and are registered with a GP surgery in England. Support is also available for family members. Referrals can be made directly by yourself, a family member, or a friend, or through a healthcare professional or charity

Available for friends and family

Last updated 23/05/2025 by Cancer Care Map