Step-by-step route
How to support without burning out
Steps
- Coming home is a path for the whole family. Behaviour changes after service are common and can be worked on.
- Show interest without pressure: “I’m here if you want to talk” works better than questions about combat.
- Watch for warning signs: alcohol, isolation, aggression, talk of death. Then call 7333 or 112.
- Look after yourself: counselling and support groups exist for families too.
- Family conflicts can be resolved with a mediator — a neutral specialist.
Other situations
Back from serviceDemobilisation and the first months homeInjury, rehabilitation, disabilityRecovering after traumaStruggling mentallyStress, insomnia, anxiety, angerAddictionAlcohol, drugs, medication, gambling and gaming, nicotineA relative is missing or capturedWhat the family can doLoss of a loved oneSupport after lossDomestic violenceIf you are threatened or harmed
Useful contacts
- 112Emergency services
- 7333Lifeline Ukraine — suicide prevention, 24/7
- 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.