Veteran & Armed Forces Support
Veterans often face unique challenges related to physical, mental, and social health. This page connects you with services that provide support to former military personnel and their families, focusing on mental health, housing, employment, and general well-being.
If You, a Patient, or a Family Member Needs Help:
These resources are dedicated to supporting veterans and armed forces personnel:
Armed Forces Support: Services catering to the mental health and well-being of veterans and current service members. These could include counselling, mental health support, and rehabilitation services specifically for those who have served in the military.
Mental Health Services for Veterans: Resources tailored to veterans’ mental health needs, offering therapy, support groups, and specialist care for PTSD and other military-related mental health issues.
Housing and Financial Assistance Programs: Support for veterans who are struggling with housing or financial difficulties. Services include accommodation schemes, financial aid, and housing advice specifically designed for ex-service members.
Employment Services for Ex-Service Members: Job placement assistance, training, and career development resources specifically for veterans transitioning to civilian life.
Veterans’ Charities: Organisations that offer a wide range of support for veterans, from mental health to housing and legal advice.
ADFAM
Advice and information to support the families of people addicted to drugs or alcohol.
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020 3817 9410
Active Cornwall
Local sporting information for Cornwall.
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Adult Prevention Services
Available for those with health and wellbeing needs, helps self-manage and develop skills
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0300 1234 131
Age UK Cornwall
Transport, advocacy, befriending, and homecare for older people.
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01872 266388
Alcoholics Anonymous
Advice, information, and support for people with alcohol dependency.
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0800 917 7650
Aspire
Practical support for individuals living with spinal cord injury.
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020 8954 5759
Autism Helpline
Information, advice, and support for those with autism and their families.
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0808 800 4104
Bereavement Support Splash Project
Offers help and support to those who have experienced the loss of a baby.
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ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Cornwall's website dedicated to delivering Suicide First Aid training.
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Admiral Nurse Service
Support for dementia patients who are in-patients at The Royal Cornwall Hospital.
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01872 250000
Adult Social Care, Health and Wellbeing Access Service
Provides support for health and social care in Cornwall
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0300 1234 131
Al-Anon
Support for families and friends of problem drinkers, whether the person is still drinking or not.
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0800 0086 811
Alzheimer's Society
Provides information, support, and guidance for those affected by Alzheimer's.
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0300 222 1122
Association for Post-Natal Illness (APNI)
Provides advice and counselling for those suffering from post-natal depression.
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020 7386 0868
Beat
Provides helplines for adults and young people offering support for eating disorders.
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0808 801 0677
Bosence Farm Community
Temporary supported housing for people recovering from drug/alcohol dependence.
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01736 850006