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.

We support members of the Armed Forces community with their physical and mental health and a range of welfare issues.

If you are in pain, feel anxious, stressed or lonely, have money trouble, need support with housing or applying for benefits, or just need a listening ear, we can help.

Ask for Help

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 has been enormous in my recovery, whether it be mental, physical or medical support."
Brian

Veteran

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We do operate a zero tolerance policy whereby aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated and may result in certain restrictions.

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