Useful Links
At the Islington Veterans Association (IVA), we are committed to connecting our members with essential services and resources. Below is a list of trusted organizations that offer support to veterans across various needs, from mental health services to social care.
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SSAFA London
SSAFA helps the armed forces community in a number of ways, though our focus is on providing direct support to individuals in need of physical or emotional care.
Addiction, relationship breakdown, debt, homelessness, post-traumatic stress, depression and disability are all issues that can affect our members of our Armed Forces community. Many of these problems only become apparent when an individual has to leave their life in the Forces and join ‘Civvy Street’. SSAFA is committed to helping our brave men and women overcome these problems, and rebuild their lives.
51-61 Clifton Street, London EC2A 4EY
020 7247 4184
ssafa.org.uk
Mind
Want to talk about your mental health? If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can get help now.
Call our support line on 0300 102 1234
Call our Infoline on 0300 123 3393
Combat Stress
Providing specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues resulting from their experiences during military service.
Tyrwhitt House Oaklawn Road, Leatherhead KT22 0BX
01372 587000
combatstress.org.uk
Veterans Aid
Home - Veterans Aid
0207 828 2468
Royal British Legion
199 Borough High St, London SE1 1AA
0808 802 8080
www.britishlegion.org.uk
Islington Social Services
020 7527 2299 (9-5pm, Monday to Friday)
020 7226 0992 (at all other times)
UK Veterans Support
Veterans UK - GOV.UK
Freephone (UK only): 0808 1914 2 18
Telephone (overseas): +44 1253 866 043
Normal Service 8.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday
BLESMA
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans, is dedicated to assisting serving and ex-Service men and women who have suffered life-changing limb loss or the use of a limb, an eye or loss of sight in the honourable service of our country.
115 New London Road, Chelmsford CM2 0QT
020 8590 1124
blesma.org
Remember, you are not alone.