Struggling mentally: free psychological help for veterans and families

Stress, insomnia, anxiety, anger — where to get free, confidential help. Crisis lines 112 and 0 800 33 20 29, a SYNTONIA psychologist online and in Kyiv.

If you are in danger right now, call 112. 24/7 crisis psychological support — 0 800 33 20 29 (Ukrainian Veterans Fund).

Step-by-step route

Stress, insomnia, anxiety, anger

Steps

  1. Noticing that things are hard is already a step. It is not weakness, and it does not simply pass.
  2. Talk to someone you trust or call a psychological support line.
  3. See your family doctor: they can give first-line help and refer you to a psychologist or psychiatrist.
  4. Avoid “self-medicating” with alcohol or sedatives without a prescription.
  5. If you have thoughts of death or suicide, call 112 or the crisis line 0 800 33 20 29 now.

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Other situations

Back from serviceDemobilisation and the first months homeInjury, rehabilitation, disabilityRecovering after traumaAddictionAlcohol, drugs, medication, gambling and gaming, nicotineA relative is missing or capturedWhat the family can doLoss of a loved oneSupport after lossI am a veteran’s family memberHow to support without burning outDomestic violenceIf you are threatened or harmed

Useful contacts

  • 112Emergency services
  • 0 800 33 20 29Ukrainian Veterans Fund crisis and legal line
  • 1528Unified veterans line
  • 0 800 300 529Coordination HQ: prisoners of war, missing
  • 1698Commissioner for missing persons
  • 0 800 213 103Free legal aid, 24/7
  • 15 47Government line: violence, trafficking
  • 116 123La Strada Ukraine: violence
  • 1678Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights: discrimination, rights violations

Find help near you

Veteran support specialist

Diia → “Veteran PRO” → “Find a specialist”, or your local CNAP.

CNAP and social services centre

Benefits, statuses and social services where you live.

Legal aid bureau

Addresses at legalaid.gov.ua.

Coordination HQ centres

Regional addresses at koordshtab.gov.ua.

SYNTONIA in Kyiv and online

Free social services — send a request.

Not sure where to start?

Email hello@gradientcenter.org — we will point you to help nearby.

Reference information, current as of September 2026. Check details with official sources; spotted an error? Email hello@gradientcenter.org.