Treatment and Support
The Armed Forces Gambling Harms Support Network (AFGSN) are proud to offer Gambling Related Harms Treatment and Support to the Armed Forces community.
As part of this programme, we also offer free treatment and 1 to 1 practical support for those affected by their own, or somebody else’s gambling, and a wide range of aftercare programmes to support recovery.
Part of this process will include developing seamless referral pathways into confidential treatment and support service to ensure the individual accesses the appropriate level of support and is able to access any partnering agencies to ensure a holistic service is provided i.e. debt advice, aftercare services, families project.
To ensure no gaps in support, we operate a looped model of care to ensure service users can access support at any stage of their journey should relapse occur.
We also offers support for families, as we know the impacts of an individuals gambling on families member can be severe, we offer both treatment and holistic support for anyone affected by another person’s gambling, through our therapeutic treatment offer and our families focused provision.
We aim to engage and offer support to not only the armed forces directly but also external organisations who give focus to this community in their work, such as Royal British Legion and SSAFA. As gambling harms can present itself at any touchpoint in the life journey of a member of the armed forces, we feel it important to ensure that whole community.
Further Help and Support for the Armed Forces and Veterans Community
- Emergency
If this is an emergency, please ring the emergency services on 999 or contact Samaritans on 116 123 or click here.
- Mental Health Support
If you are a veteran, or a family member or friend of a veteran, who needs support and advice concerning mental health, please contact Combat Stress here to find out more about their services.
- OP COURAGE
Op COURAGE is a specialist NHS mental health service designed to help serving personnel about to leave the military, reservists, armed forces veterans and their families.
To access help and support from Op COURAGE, you must:
- Be a resident in England and have served in the UK armed forces for a full day.
- Be registered with a GP surgery in England or be willing and eligible to register.
- Provide your military service number.
Click the link here more information about Op Courage.
- Op FORTITUDE
Op FORTITUDE is a dedicated referral pathway for homeless veterans, including those sleeping on the streets. It is funded by The Armed Forces Covenant Fund and is facilitated by the social housing provider Riverside Group
Click the link here for more information, or you can telephone the team on: 0800 952 0774.
- Op NOVA
Op NOVA, delivered by the Forces Employment Charity and commissioned by NHS England, provides support for veterans who are in contact with the justice system, enabling them to access the services they need.
Click the link here for more information, or you can telephone the team on: 0800 917 7299.
- The Office for Veterans Affairs – Service Directory
For a range of other support for veterans and their families please refer to the office for Veterans Affairs service directory. The directory lists organisations that provide support to veterans of the UK armed forces and their families and can be accessed here.
To talk to an adviser (Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm). The Veterans’ Gateway helpline can provide information and referral support by telephone on: 0808 802 1212.