Veterans Project
Providing support to the ex-military community
East Kent Mind’s Veterans Project supports the wellbeing of veterans, reservists and the adult family members of the armed forces.
Veterans living in the Thanet and Canterbury City Council districts of Kent are eligible to join the project, which includes a mix of mental health support, health and lifestyles surveys, 1-2-1 support alongside trips and excursions to help combat social isolation. The project is delivered by Karen Brinkman, East Kent Mind’s Armed Forces Connector.
Currently Karen is working with the established armed forces breakfast hubs as well as GP practices to provide support. Ex-military, reservists and adult family members are asked to complete the Armed Forces Connector survey using the link below.
The project builds on the work of East Kent Mind in 2023 which included weekly sessions with speakers at Spring Lane Neighbourhood Centre, Canterbury. In 2024 the project expanded thanks to the support of the Veterans’ Foundation. In 2026 the Veterans’ Foundation agreed to provide three years of funding for the project.
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