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There are lots of local and national services available to support members of the armed forces community, with things like employment, housing, mental health, money, and more.

Armed Forces Support Service

The Armed Forces Support Service is the first point of contact for members of the armed forces community in South Tyneside.

The service supports all members of the armed forces community, including those who have left (regardless of how long ago) or are leaving, as well as reservists and family members.

The service can help with all kinds of queries and situations, and can signpost you to other services or groups who might be able to help.

To contact the service, call Â鶹ÊÓƵ Housing Services on 0300 123 6633.

Types of support

There are lots of local and national services available to support members of the armed forces community, with things like: 

• Advice and practical support
• Employment
• Housing
• Mental health
• Money
• Drug support

Or, view a list of all Armed Forces support services.

Advice and practical support

• Armed Forces Support Service
• Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
• Blind Veterans UK
• Forces For Change
• Forward Assist (Veteran Support Charity)
• Help for Heroes
• NAAFI break drop-in service
• Royal British Legion
• SSAFA (The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association)
• Veterans Welfare Service (VWS)

Employment

• Career Transition Partnership (CTP)
• Demob Job
• RFEA (Forces Employment Charity)
• The Poppy Factory
• Walking With The Wounded

More services that can help with employment include:  

• JobCentre Plus

Mental health

• Combat Stress
• Veterans at Ease

See more mental health services.

Housing

• Armed Forces and Veterans Launchpad
• Changing Lives

For more information see . 

Money and welfare

• Veterans UK

More services that can help with money and welfare include: 

• Welfare Support Service
• Citizen's Advice Bureau

Drugs and alcohol 

See a list of drug, alcohol, substance misuse services.