Services for veterans in Gateshead:
- The armed forces community support – This service helps with housing, benefits and health needs. They also offer visits from outreach workers for help and support. https://www.ourgateshead.org/gateshead-armed-forces-community-support
- The veteran’s wellbeing service – This is a 24 hour helpline for veterans. Tel: 0800 138 1619
- The veteran’s wellbeing assessment & liaison service – Mental health service. Tel: 0191 441 5974 Email: vwals@nhs.net
- Armed Forces Charity – https://www.ssafa.org.uk/help-you/veterans
- The NHS – have a veterans service as many go on to have mental health problems after their time in the service. Email: veterans@ntw.nhs.uk Tel: 0191 478 8700
