Combat Stress has received a £75,000 grant to continue specialist mental health support for veterans and their families in Northern Ireland.
The funding has been awarded by the Irish Ex-Service Trust, a fund administered by the Royal British Legion. It extends an existing project for a further 12 months.
Combat Stress said the grant will help it continue providing treatment and support for veterans living with complex mental health issues, as well as support for families affected by their recovery.
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Chloe Mackay, CEO at Combat Stress, said: “We’re extremely grateful to the Royal British Legion and the IEST Advisory Committee for continuing to support our life-changing, and often life-saving, treatment with this generous grant. The Irish Ex-Service Trust’s funding will help us continue to make a real difference to the lives of veterans and their families across Northern Ireland.”
The Royal British Legion said the funding forms part of a long-running partnership with Combat Stress to improve access to specialist treatment in Northern Ireland.
Steven Baynes, head of grants and social policy at the Royal British Legion, said: “We’re proud to continue our long-standing support for Combat Stress through the Irish Ex-Service Trust. For well over a decade, this partnership has helped ensure that veterans living in Northern Ireland can access specialist treatment for complex mental health conditions.
“This latest funding will support vital treatment alongside peer and family mentoring, recognising the important role loved ones play in recovery. Together, we remain committed to ensuring that those who have served, and their families, receive the support they need.”
