Battling The Odds 

Veterans Welfare Group are proud to support Beacon Counselling Trust and the Armed Forces community with ‘Battling the Odds’. This programme provides free gambling-related harms training for professionals supporting the Armed Forces community, and free and confidential specialist treatment and support for any currently serving personal or veterans who may be experiencing gambling-related harms. As part of this programme, Beacon Counselling Trust offer free treatment and 1 to 1 practical support for those affected by somebody else’s gambling and a wide range of aftercare programmes to support recovery.

The ‘Battling the Odds’ educational program features content that explores why the Armed Forces are particularly vulnerable to gambling-related harms. It also covers how gambling affects the brain, the associated risk factors, how to recognise signs of harm in both active service members and veterans, and the available help and specialised support.