Six community-based mental health pilot schemes have been launched in Stafford, Camden and Islington, Cardiff, Bishop Auckland, Plymouth and Edinburgh. The scheme provides expert NHS treatment and offers comprehensive physical and mental health assessment for veterans who feel that their condition may be linked to military service.
Veterans can enter the community-based schemes through a number of routes:
- Ask to be referred by their GP
- Self-register with the scheme directly
- Friends and families of veterans can contact the scheme
- Get help
- you can call directly on 0300 323 0707 to discuss your needs (Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm)
- you can refer yourself online via our simple online referral form
- GPs and health and social care professionals should download and fax our referral form
- Email mviapt.enquiries.nw@nhs.net
Struggling Out of Hours?
Know who to contact
- National Suicide Helpline: 0800 689 5652
- Samaritans: call - 116 123 or Text SHOUT - 85258
- Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Concerned about your own or someone else's substance use?
- National suicide helpline: 0800 689 5652
- DrinkLine: 0300 123 1110
- FRANK: 0300 123 6600
Someone is always available to listen.