Mental Health & Support
At Mission Motorsport, we understand that mental wellbeing is just as important as physical health. Whether you are currently serving, transitioning from the Armed Forces, a veteran, or a family member, support is available.
Recovery looks different for everyone and seeking help is a sign of strength. If you are struggling with your mental health, feeling overwhelmed, or simply need someone to talk to, there are organisations that can help.
Need Urgent Help?
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, feel unable to cope, or are concerned for your safety:
Call 999 if there is an immediate risk to life.
Contact NHS 111 for urgent mental health support.
Attend your nearest A&E department.
VALOUR: The UK-wide Veteran Support System
VALOUR connects veterans and their families to the services, people and organisations that understand your experiences. VALOUR:
Connects you to trusted local support in your area
Helps services work together so you don’t have to repeat your story
Makes it easier to find the right help quickly.
Is here to make sure you and your families get the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Whether it’s critical help or simply a listening ear, use VALOUR to find the right support options for you.
Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
Op COURAGE is an NHS service in England that’s been developed with people who’ve served in the Armed Forces and experienced mental ill-health. Every member of staff within the service is either from the Armed Forces or has experience of working with the military community. In partnership with Armed Forces charities and NHS services, the staff at Op COURAGE provide specialist care, support and treatment for those due to leave the military, reservists and those who’ve served. Since its launch in 2017, the service has helped nearly 30,000 veterans.
You can contact Op COURAGE directly to make an appointment or ask someone else, such as a family member, friend, charity or health professional to make it for you. You can also ask your GP to refer you, but you don’t have to go through your GP to get an appointment:
East of England
t: 0300 034 9991
w: ww.eput.nhs.uk/services/op-courage-the-veterans-mental-health-and-wellbeing-service/
South East England
t: 0300 365 2000 (option 4)
South East England
t: 0300 034 9986
Veterans NHS Wales
Specialised, priority service for individuals who have served in the Armed Forces, at any time in their lives and who are experiencing mental health difficulties related specifically to their military service
Combat Stress
Combat Stress helps former servicemen and women deal with issues such as PTSD, anxiety and depression. They provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues related to their military service.
Free 24/7 Hotline: 0800 1381619
TEXT: 07537 173683
Email: helpline@combatstress.org.uk
Help for Heroes
Via the Help For Heroes Hidden wounds service, eligible veterans and their families have access to free and confidential psychological wellbeing advice and support:
The Ripple Pond
Supporting adult family members of physically or psychologically injured British Armed Forces personnel and veterans
t: 0333 900 1028
