Who we are

The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is a free NHS mental health services for all ex-serving members of the UK Armed Forces and service personnel, including those who are making the transition to civilian life, and reservists.

We work with any veterans and service leavers who live in the Greater London region or are registered with a GP in these areas.

We work with veterans with any mental health difficulties, in a range of situations. 

Find out more about Op COURAGE by reading our Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service information leaflet [pdf] 1MB.

Opening times and contact details

Our core opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

The contact number for the London Team is 020 3317 6818.

How to refer

If you are a veteran living in London you can refer yourself to our service: please either complete the referral form or contact us to discuss your referral.

We also accept referrals from any professional or agency working with a veteran.

Find out more and self refer here.

If you do not live in London

If you do not live in the London area you can contact the Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service in your area:

North of England Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

Tel: 0303 123 1145
Email: vwals@nhs.net

Midlands and East of England Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

Tel: 0300 323 0137
Email: mevs.mhm@nhs.net

South Central and Southwest of England Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service  

Tel: 0300 365 2000 (select option 4)
Email: sc.veterans@nhs.net or awp.swveterans@nhs.net

South East of England Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

Tel: 0300 365 2000 
Email: Home | NHS Veterans' Mental Health South East (opcouragesoutheast.nhs.uk)

The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Services for the different areas of England can assist you in accessing the right level of support for you, including more intensive support if needed.