Specialists from the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) will be at the Civic Offices in Grays once a month to offer help and advice to ex-servicemen and women.
SSAFA will be available to speak with veterans who may need help and support every second Tuesday from10am-12pm at the New Road offices.
Brian Turner, a caseworker from SSAFA, said: “So many ex-servicemen and women - or their families - need support and do not realise how SSAFA can help relieve stress or sort out problems.
“Sadly many veterans are still unaware they are entitled to support for themselves, their wives, husbands, partners and dependent family members from the day their service started and for the rest of their lives.
“We can help with any problem in confidence and help see it through to the end.”
Councillor Jane Pothecary, in charge of communities, said: “We are extremely grateful to SSAFA for providing this support to local people who have served and their families.
“Although we have a Veterans’ Charter, many former service personnel need support to get the help they deserve.”
SSAFA will be available in the reception area of the Civic Offices – unless the caseworker is talking to someone at the time. They will be next available on Tuesdays, October 13, November 10, and December 8 between 10am and noon.
SSAFA can be contacted at any time on 01206 764114 or via essex@ssafa.org.uk
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here