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.

Do you want to learn more about what a healthy nutritional lifestyle can really mean to you?

Discover how a healthy balanced diet doesn’t just mean cutting out foods and fitting in your five a day.

Our group course and self-help guide explore the importance of nutrition and its impact on your overall physical and mental wellbeing. From here you’ll learn how small changes can help you make positive steps towards a healthier lifestyle.

What nutrition support does The Recovery College offer?

    A Group Course

    Nutrition: What, Why and How

    • A free, group course run online via Microsoft Teams.
    • Co-delivered by those with lived experience and experts from our Clinical Services Team.
    • These sessions give you an opportunity to learn more about nutrition and how to make small positive changes alongside others in the Armed Forces Community.
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        A Self-Help Guide

        Nutrition: It’s All About Balance

        • A free, interactive, online guide.
        • Designed to work through at your own pace, any time, anywhere.
        • With no need to sign up, you can learn more about nutrition, hydration, and tools and tips to make small yet impactful changes.

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        More about the Group Course

        What will I learn on the Nutrition: What, Why and How group course?

        • An understanding of the basic food groups and the importance of hydration.
        • More about portion sizes and how your diet and lifestyle impact your mind and body.
        • How you can use food labelling to help you make healthier choices.
        • Explore your eating habits and how to make small positive changes.
        • Hints and tips on how to put these new habits into action.

        How long is the course?

        • 1 x meet and greet session.
        • 3 x 2.5-hour modules. One module per week over three consecutive weeks.

        How do I apply?

        If you are already engaged with us, please speak to your point of contact within the Charity. They will be able to help book you onto our courses.

        If you are not yet engaged with us, we’d love to welcome you.

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        More about the Self-Help Guide

        What will I learn on the Nutrition: It’s All About Balance Self-Help Guide?

        • More about what a healthy nutritional lifestyle can look like, the importance of hydration, portion sizes and how this can impact your wellbeing. 
        • How to identify and implement some simple changes to create a more balanced diet.

        How do I access it?

        With no need to book or sign up to anything, you can work through this online self-help guide at your own pace, any time.

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          This course has changed my attitude to food. I’ve adjusted how I eat and drink.”

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