Dealing with mental health challenges and stress
For service men and women and veterans coping with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress or any other psychological problems.
My life is improving every day. What was it that turned it around for me? It was SSAFA.
- Jason, Army Veteran
SSAFA is here to help you feel less alone. With our network of volunteer caseworkers and specialised services, we can provide the individual help you require to safely and happily recover.
SSAFA does not provide medical or counselling services, but we can help you get in contact with those who can. We can also provide direct help with accessibility to services, treatment costs, housing and a friendly shoulder to lean on. Remember that if you’re experiencing mental health problems then in the first instance our volunteers will always signpost you to your GP if you are ex-Forces, and to the Defence Medical Service if you are serving.
SSAFA's services are only available to people who have received at least one day's pay from the Armed Forces (British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Royal Marines, including Reserves), or are in the immediate family of someone who served.
