An entry for the mindguide
Abingdon Community Support Service provides daytime support (day centre) for adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health problems and dementia. It provides a range of activities and services to help people to stay healthy, independent and engaged.
The services and facilities include:
Veterans’ Gateway is the first point of contact for veterans seeking support. There is a huge network of organisations supporting the Armed Forces community, so finding the right one for your needs can be tricky. They make it quick
and easy by being your first point of contact for whatever support you need, whether you are based in the UK or abroad.
Many of their team are veterans themselves so they understand the issues that people face after leaving the Armed Forces. They work with people on a one-to-one basis, connecting them with the right support as soon as possible.
Walking with the Wounded offer assistance through their programmes to those vulnerable veterans who have been physically, mentally or socially disadvantaged by their service, and assist them in sustaining their independence through new sustainable careers outside of the military. This includes providing support to homeless veterans and veterans in the Criminal Justice System, areas which are too often ignored.
Forces Online (formally known as Forces United) is an online directory of social media groups and pages, and websites that have a British combined military theme. It started out as an informal site back in December 2013 which was combined with their own Facebook group, and in addition has links to other social media resources.
One of the growing network of Veterans ‘Breakfast Clubs’, both here and in Europe. Veterans and serving members of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces meet face-to-face in a relaxed, safe, and supportive environment. There are no commitments or subs, just turn up, pay for your breakfast and enjoy the company of other Armed Forces veterans.
Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs allow Armed Forces new leavers & veterans to regain their sense of belonging, to share their experiences both in and out of the Armed Forces, and to maintain a connection.
Forces Support is a National Bereavement and Veteran Support Charity. Forces Support’s aim is to ensure that the parents, widows and children of families bereaved through a military death can access practical support throughout the UK, and that they each have equal access to our support.
Veterans UK provides information on the services available to ex-service personnel across the UK. They can signpost to help with finances, healthcare, housing, pensions and compensation and other issues.
The UK’s oldest national tri-service military charity. SSAFA exist to relieve need, suffering and distress amongst the Armed Forces, veterans and their families in order to support their independence and dignity. SSAFA provides support and advice via welfare caseworkers. This is available to any current or former member of the Armed Forces. They can help clients with accessing employment, benefits, healthcare and housing.
Talking 2 Minds provides specialist psychological treatment for people affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other stress related conditions, including veterans. The treatment is provided free of charge.
South Central Veterans Service (SCVS) is a mental health service for ex service men and women, and reservists in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and The Isle of Wight. They provide comprehensive assessment and signposting to clients with mental health difficulties, and training and consultation for all services working with veterans.
