Help for heroes cafes
A Help for Heroes café is a great place to start. At these relaxed drop-in sessions you can meet other veterans and families in your area...
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.
Who we help
We help veterans, their relatives, serving personnel, reservists, and people who worked under UK command to make a success of life in the civilian world. You don’t have to have served in a conflict, and it’s never too late to ask for support. Watch the video to find out more.
How we can help
If you need support with your physical or mental health, feel lonely, or need help with housing, or applying for benefits, just get in touch. We also host free activities and events across the UK so you can spend time with other veterans and find activities to enjoy in your community.
Where do I start?
Help for Heroes cafes
A Help for Heroes café is a great place to start. At these relaxed drop-in sessions you can meet other veterans and families in your area and chat to our team about the support, services and events we offer. No questions asked, no obligation to sign up for anything.
Find out moreServices for you and your family
Physical health
Does your injury or medical condition make everyday tasks a struggle? Is pain making sleep impossible? Has your mobility made you a prisoner in your own home? Does medical information make your head spin? If so, we can help.
Mental health and wellbeing
Life can be tough when you or a loved one leaves the Armed Forces. But you are not alone, we are here for you.
Sports and social activities
Suitable for all abilities, our wide variety of competitive and recreational sports help you maintain an active, independent, and healthy life.
Grants
Find out how we offer financial support to members of the Armed Forces community.
Recovery College
Our Recovery College is the first to be designed specifically for wounded veterans and their families. Each course will help you identify your ambitions and gain the confidence, knowledge and understanding necessary to achieve them.
Welfare services
Introducing what support you could recieve from our Welfare Services team.
Family support
When a parent or carer's life has been affected by military service, it can affect the whole family. Find out how our Case Managers can help.
Veterans' Mobility Fund
Eligible veterans can now apply for life-changing grants or equipment to help with their mobility needs through the Veterans’ Mobility Fund.
Ask for help
Life isn’t always straightforward after you leave the Armed Forces. We get it. That’s why, every year, we support thousands of people on their journey to a better future. And we’re here for you, too. To get started, all you need do is submit an online form or call us on our helpline.
PHONE OUR VETERANS HELPLINE
If you're a veteran or family member and would like to talk to our friendly team, please phone us on 0300 303 9888. We’re available 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.
Interesting Reads
David Dent
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David Dent MBE, 55, lives in Carluke, South Lanarkshire. He left the Army in 2000 after being involved in a blast injury in 1994. Read David's incredible story.
Rob Shenton
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When Rob’s depression became too much, he thought his only option was to end his life. At his lowest, he remembered a note in his wallet with messages of support from friends, and it saved his life.
Community Sports Series Sponsored by Cotton Traders
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We’re thrilled to embark on a new chapter in this incredible journey as Cotton Traders becomes the official sponsor of our Community Sports Series 2025.