Helplines

Combat Stress

Combat Stress offer a helpline for former service men and women dealing with issues like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression.

Call 0800 138 1619 for free, text 07537173683 or email helpline@combatstress.org.uk

Open 24 hours a day, every day.

Find out more from the Combat Stress website.

SSAFA

SSAFA offer a free, confidential support line which provides practical, financial and emotional support for service personnel, veterans and their families.

Call 0800 260 6767 or use the SSAFA online live chat. 

Open monday to friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

Find out more from the SSAFA website.

Services

Hub of Hope

The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time. 

Find support that is right for you on the Hub of Hope website. 

Veterans Gateway

Veterans Gateway provide 24/7 support for veterans seeking advice for housing, mental wellbeing, finance, employment and living independently. 

Call 0808 802 1212 free, text 81212 or email via the Veterans Gateway website.

To browse and search for support, please visit the Veterans Gateway self help page.

Find out more from the Veterans Gateway website.

Toolkits and guides

Combat Stress: self help resources

Combat Stress have developed self-help guides in collaboration with veterans which provide guidance and support to former servicemen and women experiencing mental health issues. The guides include topics on anger, anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, substance misuse, physical health and families. 

Read the self-help guides or visit the Combat Stress website. 

Suicide Bereavement UK: At Your Side

Suicide Bereavement UK have developed an 'At Your Side' series of guides for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces Community. All guides have been written by the bereaved for the bereaved, with guides for veterans, families and service personnel.

Read the At Your Side guides or visit the Suicide Bereavement UK website.