Armed forces support
Support and advice
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 South Tyneside Homes 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:
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:
Mental health
See more mental health services.
Housing
For more information see Armed forces housing (South Tyneside Homes).
Money and welfare
More services that can help with money and welfare include:
Drugs and alcohol
See a list of drug, alcohol, substance misuse services.