Community Sports Series
A multi-sports taster event like no other. Connect with like-minded people, try some inclusive, fully accessible sports, and enjoy the community and camaraderie that's part of this unforgettable experience.
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 national helpline on 116 123 (24/7) 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.
To every woman who wore the uniform
At Help for Heroes, we understand that your military experiences are unique.
Over half of our staff who’ve served are ex-servicewomen, so you’ll be met by people who understand service life, transition, and what comes next.
Our support is -
- For everyone who served
- Inclusive, welcoming and confidential
- Built around your needs, not assumptions.
Your service mattered. You matter.
We’re here to help you fight for the peace you deserve.
On this page you will find -
- Information about our support and services
- Self-help resources
- Options on how to get involved with your community
- Stories from other ex-servicewomen
53% of Help for Heroes staff who have served are ex-servicewomen.
how we can help
You don’t have to know exactly what you need before you get in touch. We can start with a simple conversation, and everything will be taken at your own pace.
If you decide you'd like support, we'll work with you to determine which of our services might help you.
This could include -
- Health and wellbeing guidance and support
- Mental health support
- Welfare advice and support
- Connecting you with your community
- Tools, tips and strategies to help you move forward in life with confidence
To get started, all you need do is submit an online form or call us on our helpline on 0300 303 9888.
Submit a formOur Services
Mental Health Support
Our team of experienced mental health professionals might recommend self-directed help, or offer therapies including high and low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or counselling. They understand the military community and are here to help you feel better, whatever you’re going through.
Find out more about the therapies offered by our Hidden Wounds team.
Welfare Support
If you’re having trouble managing money, applying for benefits, or you need support with employment or housing, we can help.
Our case managers work in partnership with veterans and families to help people take back control of their lives.
Community Support
You bring experience, strength, and resilience - and your community thrives when you're involved.
The Community Builders at Help for Heroes are here to help you build on what’s strong. We offer opportunities for meeting spaces to connect, share skills, spark new friendships, and take part in activities that matter to you.
Other ways we can help
Physical health
We can support you with the physical challenges you’re facing, whether your injury or illness happened while you were serving or afterwards.
Mental health and wellbeing
We have a mental health therapy service called Hidden Wounds. Our therapists can use a range of approaches to support your needs.
Recovery College
We provide free group courses and self-help guides with tools, tips and strategies to help improve and manage physical and mental wellbeing.
Community Taster Sessions
Community taster sessions are informal, relaxed events where you can meet and enjoy time with other veterans and families.
Sports and social activities
We run a variety of inclusive and accessible sports, activities, social groups and events across the UK, as well as online.
Grants
Life isn’t always straightforward when you leave the Armed Forces, we get it. So if you are struggling financially we might be able to help.
Welfare services
Find out what support you could receive from our Welfare Services team.
Self-help guides
If you're not quite ready to get in touch, why not explore our wide range of self-help guides in everything from pain management and managing anxiety, to sleep and nutrition.
You don't need to give us any details and can complete them at your own pace.
WE'RE READY, WHEN YOU'RE READY
If you're an ex-servicewoman 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.
Alternatively you can submit an online form.
Stories
Meet the ex service women behind our Charity
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Meet the ex service women behind our Charity
Caroline
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Caroline served in the British Army, deploying to some of the world’s most challenging environments. Her military life was filled with purpose. But her service came to an abrupt end.
Victoria Ross
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Former Warrant Officer, Vicki, lives with chronic pain and PTSD. For her, the veterans war is real.
Jean M
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Jean was discharged from the Army for being gay, due to the cruel historic ban on homosexuality. The trauma this caused has derailed her life ever since. She's only now starting to find peace.
Interesting reads
Justice for LGBT+ veterans
We're calling upon the UK Government to fully implement the recommendations of Lord Etherton’s Review into the impact of the pre-2000 ban on homosexuality in the Armed Forces upon veterans.
People's Promise to Veterans
Our People's Promise to Veterans sets out what all veterans should be able to expect from our country. Sign it and show your support today.
Improving the Medical Discharge Process
Being forced to leave service is when the toughest battles can begin. We are campaigning for an independent review of the current medical discharge process.