Military Veterans
Armed Forces Breakfast Club
Veterans UK
Veterans needing urgent help in a crisis can contact the following organisations for assistance
Veterans UK helpline
Veterans UK
Ministry of Defence
Norcross
Thornton Cleveleys
FY5 3WP
Email: veterans-uk@mod.uk
Freephone (UK only): 0808 1914 218
Normal Service 8.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday
When the helpline is closed, callers will be given the option to be routed to Combat Stress or The Samaritans 24hr helpline.
Combat Stress
Is the UK’s leading mental health charity for veterans offering free treatment and support to ex-servicemen and women of the UK Armed Forces.
Call us on 0800 138 1619
Text us on 07537 404 719 or
email helpline@combatstress.org.uk.
Help for Heroes - Hidden Wounds
The Help for Heroes Hidden Wounds service can support you if you are Ex-Service Personnel, or a family member, who is living with anxiety, depression, anger or wishing to change your drinking habits.
We know many Veterans struggling with their mental health have never accessed support before. If you are the loved one of a Veteran who hasn’t reached out, particularly if you are worried about the impact of your Veteran’s mental health on your own wellbeing, we’re here to offer free and confidential advice.
SAAFA
SSAFA provides lifelong support for veterans and their families. Our trained volunteers can provide practical, emotional and financial support if and when you need it
Togetherall
A safe anonymous 24/7 online community where you can talk to people, who feel like you; whilst guided by trained professionals.
Website: togetherall.com
E-mail: theteam@togetherall.com
Op Courage
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or wellbeing, expert help is available from Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.
It does not matter if you're due to leave the armed forces, just left the armed forces or left many years ago. Op COURAGE are here to help and understand the courage it takes to speak to someone.
When you contact Op COURAGE, you’ll speak to people who:
understand the armed forces and military life
are either from the armed forces community or highly experienced in working with serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and their families
will work with you to make sure you get the right type of specialist care, support, and treatment
How to Contact Us
The Midlands and East of England
Call 0300 323 0137 or email mevs.mhm@nhs.net (includes the Op COURAGE urgent care and support service).
Royal British Legion
Support for the armed forces / ex-military community