In crisis? Find out how you can get urgent support

If you need support urgently or outside of our working hours, please don’t hesitate to contact

SAMARITANS

Freephone their Veterans Support Hub for the military community on 0808 175 3075 (24/7) or email jo@samaritans.org – to access confidential emotional support for feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.

SHOUT

A crisis text support service for people in the military community who are struggling and need immediate support to get through a crisis. Text CONTACT to 85258. #TextCONTACT85258

NHS 111

To access medical help fast but when it’s not a 999 emergency, telephone 111 (available 24 hours). To access information from the NHS on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living, visit the NHS website.

COMBAT STRESS

For urgent psychological support, please call 0800 1381619.

SHELTER

For urgent housing support, please call 0808 800 4444.

Everyone has days when they feel overwhelmed, worried, or fed up.

But if you regularly struggle with your mental health, it may be time to reach out for support.

If you are feeling depressed, anxious, lonely, or angry we can help.

Life can be tough when you or a loved one leaves the Armed Forces. But you are not alone, we are here for you.

We have a mental health therapy service called Hidden Wounds for veterans, their families and those who have worked alongside the UK Armed Forces. A team of mental health professionals can support you with a range of difficulties.

We can also help you learn how to improve your mental health through a series of self-help guides and courses run by our education team, the Recovery College.

We want you to feel better and develop the tools to have good mental health for the rest of your life. Those courses can help with that.

Ask for help

If you’re in pain, or if you feel anxious, stressed or lonely, we can help. 

We can also help if you’re having money troubles, or need support with housing or applying for benefits. 

You might just need a listening ear. We can provide that too. Start your recovery journey today by getting in touch.

Either submit a form, or call us on our helpline.

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PHONE OUR HELPLINE

If you'd like to talk to us please phone us on 0300 303 9888 - Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm. 

Calls to this number are charged at your standard network rate.

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