BRAVEHOUND

BRAVEHOUND supports military veterans living with mental health conditions by partnering them with specially trained assistance dogs.

Our dogs are provided to veterans with a clinical diagnosis such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, or anxiety. Each partnership is built to last a lifetime, with BRAVEHOUND committed to the ongoing care and welfare of both the veteran and their dog.

Assistance dogs offer more than support – they bring companionship, encourage daily exercise, and create structure and purpose. For many veterans and their families, BRAVEHOUND dogs have become an invaluable source of confidence, independence, and everyday assistance.

BRAVEHOUND application form: bravehound.co.uk/apply/

How do I access this?

• Alliance Member referral
• Self referral
• GP referral
• Referral by third party

Please note that due to financial constraints, we are currently only accepting applications based in the central belt of Scotland.

For Alliance Member / Third Party referrals :

Please contact us directly to find out about our capacity to accept a referral before signposting a veteran to BRAVEHOUND.

Venue / Location

Venues across the central belt

When is this service available?

By agreement

Is there a waiting list?

Who is eligible for this service?

Applicants must be engaged with a mental health support agency.