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.

Your mind, mood and body are all connected.

So, understanding the links between them can support you.

This course helps you discover what affects your mental wellbeing. You’ll develop an understanding about common mental health conditions and learn tools and strategies to improve your mental health.

What Mind, Mood and Body courses do Help for Heroes offer?

Mind, Mood and Body- this free group course is run online via Microsoft Teams. Sessions are co-delivered by our own peer trainers and Recovery staff.

What will I learn?

  • The military mind and how it works.
  • An understanding of common mental health challenges.
  • The connection between your thoughts, feelings, bodily functions, and behaviour.
  • Understanding what factors affect your wellbeing.
  • Useful strategies to improve your overall wellbeing.

Course structure and duration

  • 1 x meet and greet session.
  • 3 x 2.5-hour modules. One module per week over three consecutive weeks.

          How do I access the course?

          MIND, MOOD AND BODY - the course

          If you are already engaged with us, please speak to your point of contact within the Charity. They will be able to help book you onto our courses.

          If you are not yet engaged with us, we’d love to welcome you.

          Apply for course

          Other ways we can support your mind, mood and body

          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. Visit our Mental Health and Wellbeing page for more information.



          The best thing to do in difficult times can be to get out of the house. We run a range of sporting and social events across the UK for veterans and families, bringing like-minded people together where they live. Visit our Sports and Social Activities page to find out more.

          This was the best course I have ever taken.”

          Veteran

          Mind, Mood and Body Course

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