The first call for help takes courage. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or wellbeing problems, expert help is available from Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re due to leave the Armed Forces, just left the Armed Forces or left many years ago, Op COURAGE is here to help. You will be able to speak to people who:<\/p>\n
The service can be contacted directly by yourself or you can ask your GP, a charity or someone else, such as a family member or friend, to do this on your behalf.<\/p>\n
To make sure you get the right care and support, you will first have an assessment by someone who understands the specific needs of the Armed Forces community.<\/p>\n
The service offers a range of treatment, which includes:
\n\u2022 working with Defence Medical Services to make sure you get mental health care and support as you transition from the military to civilian life
\n\u2022 recognising the early signs of mental health problems and providing care and treatment for this
\n\u2022 therapeutic treatment for more advanced mental health conditions and psychological trauma
\n\u2022 intensive emergency care and treatment if you\u2019re in a crisis
\n\u2022 helping you to access other NHS services if needed, such as \u2018Improving access to psychological therapies\u2019 (IAPT) and eating disorder services
\n\u2022 working with charities and local organisations to support you with your wider health and wellbeing needs, such as housing, relationships, finances, employment, drug and alcohol misuse and social support.<\/p>\n
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