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.
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.
Help for Heroes is committed to providing excellent service and support to our veteran community, everyone is entitled to be treated respectfully and courteously in a polite manner and we respond professionally and sympathetically to those seeking support.
We do operate a zero tolerance policy whereby aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in certain restrictions.