Armed Forces Community drop-in
Are you part of the Armed Forces community? We would like to invite you to our drop-in sessions fora cuppa, a chat and a chance to connect with others and...
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Support for veterans
There is support available for veterans and their families in Havering. This page contains information about the Havering armed forces covenant, looking after your wellbeing and mental health, and getting a house and job.
Support for your wellbeing
Armed Forces Community Programme
Havering Mind's Armed Forces Community Programme is a dedicated mental health and wellbeing support programme for the Armed Forces community (including service personnel, veterans, reservist, cadet force adult volunteers, their partners and children in Havering.
The service takes place in the St George's Hub and offers group and one-to-one wellbeing support.
Forces Connect App
Download the Forces Connect from the Apple App Store and GooglePlay. It gives you information about services that support veterans and services members with mental health, jobs, education, family, housing and more.
Download from the Google Play Store - Forces Connect – Apps on Google Play
Download from the Apple App Store - Forces Connect on the App Store
Veterans Gateway
This is your first stop for help with things like housing, money, mental health and more. You can call, text, email, or use live chat to get support.
Veterans Virtual Cafe
The NHS runs online groups where veterans of all ages can join in and chat.
Op Restore
This service helps veterans who have physical health problems caused by their time in the armed forces.
Support for your mental health
Op COURAGE - the veterans mental health and wellbeing service
This NHS service supports people leaving the military, reservists, veterans, and their families.
Togetherall
An online mental health services that offers support from trained counsellors, safe forums to connect with others and free tools to help your mental health.
All veterans, services members, reservists, and their families can use it anytime.
Combat stress
A free mental health helpline for veterans and their families.
Call: 0800 1381619 (open 24/7)
Text: 07537 173683
Email: helpline@combatstress.org.uk
The Armed Forces Covenant
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the UK to treat people who serve or have served in the military-and their families-fairly. It helps make sure they get equal access to public services like healthcare, housing, and education.
The Covenant supports:
- Serving members
- Reservists
- Veterans
- Partners, children, and carers
Havering Council and NHS North East London has signed the Covenant and are proud to support the Armed Forces community.
Register with a GP
Some GP practices in Havering are Veteran Aware. This means staff understand the needs of veterans and can offer better support.
Tell your GP practice that you are a member of the armed forces / a veteran so they can support you properly.
Help with housing
- Veterans Aid - Advice if a former member of the Armed Forces is homeless or at risk of homelessness.
- OpFORTITUDE - Op FORTITUDE is funded by The Armed Forces Covenant Fund to deliver a centralised referral pathway into veteran supported housing. This includes working with individual veterans at risk of or experiencing homelessness and supporting them into suitable accommodation or maintaining their current home.
Help getting a job
The Poppy Factory
Supports veterans with health conditions and their families into work.
If you are struggling to find work, there are specialist services to support you:
Maximus Work & Health Programme
Specialist job support.
Make a referral via the Joy directory.
The Forces Employment Charity
Support for veterans, reservists and their families to get into work.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming events
The Proper Blokes Club Men’s Walk & Talk Group
Mondays at 7pmMeet at Lodge Farm Park, 13 Carlton Road Join us every Monday for a gentle walk from Lodge Farm Park via Raphael Park and back. It’s a beautiful...
Related Services
Related services
Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund
The RAF Benevolent Fund provides financial, practical and emotional support to all members of the RAF Family. Get in touch with us today if you would like to request our help.
SSAFA
Our support covers both regulars and reserves in the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army and the Royal Air Force and their families, including anyone who has completed National Service. We know and understand the unique demands of service life, whether in the UK or overseas, and in times of need, we help to enable the Forces family to thrive.
