Veterans Outreach Support
Locally there is a Veterans Outreach Support (VOS) service. The VOS Drop-In is open on the first Wednesday of every month from 14:00 to 18:00 in the Royal Maritime Club, Portsmouth.
Website
www.vosuk.orgCombat Stress
Combat Stress look after veteran’s mental health and run a 24 hour help line for both veterans and their family members.
Website
www.combatstress.org.ukHelp for Heroes
Help for Heroes have a wide range of services, including their recovery programme and “hidden wounds”, a mental health support programme.
Website
www.helpforheroes.org.ukBlesma
Blesma supports limbless veterans to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Website
www.blesma.orgCosbeo
Cobseo, as the Confederation of Service Charities, offers membership to charities who promote and further the welfare and general interests of the Armed Forces community, subject to fulfilling the membership criteria. Comprising 255 members, Cobseo provides a single point of contact for interaction with the Armed Forces community.
Website
www.cobseo.org.ukThe Armed Forces Community
Hampshire County Council supports the wider Armed Forces Community in Hampshire.
Website
www.hants.gov.ukMental health support for veterans, service leavers and reservists
Find mental health information and support for veterans, service leavers, reservists, families and carers.
Website
NHS: Mental health support for veterans, service leavers and reservistsBravehound
Bravehound provide companion dogs to veterans and then provide support for both the dog and veteran over the dogs’ life. They aim to support a smooth transition back into civilian life, helping ex-service personnel adjust.
Website
www.bravehound.co.uk
Veterans
Page published: 30 January 2025
Last updated: 30 January 2025