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.


This Mental Health Awareness Week (11 - 17 May), we’re shining a light on the unique challenges veterans face and the support available through Help for Heroes.

Mental Health Awareness Week is a moment to pause, reflect, and recognise the importance of looking after our wellbeing — and the wellbeing of those around us. 

For many veterans and their families, mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and isolation can be part of everyday life. At Help for Heroes, we believe no one should face those struggles alone. Whether you’re looking for professional therapy, practical tools, or simply a sense of community, we’re here to help you take the next step.

Hidden Wounds

Hidden Wounds is our free, confidential mental health service for veterans and their families. Our trained therapists can help with a wide variety of conditions that may be affecting their mental wellbeing. This includes depression, anxiety, anger, grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

If you think you could benefit from talking to one of our mental health professionals, just get in touch. To get support, all you need to do is submit an online form or call our friendly helpline team on 0300 303 9888. 

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Recovery college and self-help guides

Not everyone is ready for therapy — and that’s okay. Our self‑help guides and Recovery College resources offer practical ways to build resilience, manage emotions, and understand your mental health. Courses include -

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Resource Hub



This resource hub is designed to provide you and your family with practical guidance and support on the topics that matter most - from health and mental wellbeing to skill development and finding your place in your community. We have a wide range of mental health related articles that you might find useful, including - 

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GET HELP

If you or your family need some support for your mental health, you'll need to go through our Get Help process. You can complete the online form or call our friendly Helpline team on 0300 303 9888.

Our Helpline is open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm. Calls to this number are charged at your standard network rate.

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