Peer Support
Our Peer Support Service is led by veterans for veterans. It brings former servicemen and women together to share their experiences of mental health issues and receive support and understanding from others who’ve walked a similar path. The service is run by veterans who have all received treatment from Combat Stress.
Veterans can use our Peer Support Service at any point after their initial clinical assessment and subsequent acceptance into our treatment programme. It runs in parallel to our clinical services and provides an environment for veterans to meet others in a similar position. It’s an informal but invaluable part of our specialist support and the recovery journey for veterans.
We hold regular group meetings across the country - usually once a month in person as well as online meetings.
To find out more about our Peer Support Service and how to access it,
please call our 24-hour Helpline on 0800 138 1619, text 07537 404 719 (standard charges may apply for texts), or email helpline@combatstress.org.uk.
"Meeting with our Peer Support Coordinators or attending our Peer Support Groups can create a social connection that is meaningful and based on a shared history that cannot always be achieved between veterans and non-veterans.
"That’s why all of our Peer Support Coordinators have served in the Armed Forces and received our treatment. Although they will have had different experiences, they are well placed to understand a veteran’s situation. Perhaps most importantly, it is an environment where recovery can be discussed amongst other veterans who have similar shared experiences."
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