Combat Stress is here to support you
Right now, Combat Stress is helping 5,000 UK Veterans get their lives back. If you are suffering mental ill-health caused by military service, maybe we can help you too.
It doesn't matter how young or old you are, or where you Served - we may be able to help. And although we're called Combat Stress, you don't have to have been in combat to use our services. As long as you are an ex-Service man or women, we're here for you.
And if you are the loved one or carer of an ex-Service man or woman, you can get in touch too.
Please click one of the sections to the left to explore this part of our website. To find out about services in your area, please click the Contacting Us link. Or you can read the experiences of Veterans who we have worked with:
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Thanks to our medical treatment, counselling and practical support, Peter is now back on his feet.
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"...It was the first time that I had worn my medals since I had left the army. I finally felt good about having them."
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"I think to myself: 'I’ve got to pull myself out of this.' Combat Stress has given me the tools to do just that."
Read the full story here
Our Helpline
The helpline can be reached on 0800 138 1619
The Combat Stress 24-Hour Helpline is for the military community
and their families. It can advise on various issues from
mental health to practical support.
You can also text 07537 404 719 (standard charges apply for texts) or email combat.stress@rethink.org
Symptoms of Trauma
Do you recognise any of this behaviour?
Feeling numb and empty, self harm, work-related or relationship problems, panic attacks/ anxiety/ depression/ mood swings, misuse of alcohol/ drugs/ gambling and/ or food...
Your mental health