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SAMARITANS

Freephone their national helpline on 116 123 (24/7) to access confidential emotional support for feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts

SHOUT

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SHELTER

For urgent housing support, please call 0808 800 4444.

Does thinking or talking about money make you nervous? 

Maybe budgeting makes you feel lost? 

Your financial wellbeing can affect so many areas of your life. Our group course and self-help guide go back to basics and help you build a foundation on which to improve your finances.

What financial wellbeing Support does Recovery College offer?

A Group Course

Financial wellbeing: Taking back control

  • A free, group course run online via Microsoft Teams.
  • Co-delivered by those with lived experience and St James’s Place partners.
  • These sessions give you an opportunity to understand more about money management and your overall financial wellbeing alongside others in the Armed Forces Community.
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      A Self-Help Guide

      Financial wellbeing: The Basics

      • 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 factors that influence your finances and positive tools and strategies to help you feel in control.

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      More about the Group Course

      What will I learn on the Financial Wellbeing: Taking Back Control group course?

      • Understanding debt, budgeting, and good money management.
      • Recognising situations that trigger non-essential spending.
      • How to consider your overall financial wellbeing when making decisions about money.
      • Building a toolkit of financial support, guidance, and resources.
      • Healthy habits when it comes to spending, saving, and planning for your future.

      How long is the course?

      • 1 x meet and greet session.
      • 4 x 2.5-hour modules. One module per week over four 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 Financial Wellbeing: The Basics Self-Help Guide?

        • More about terminology relating to finances and factors that can impact your financial wellbeing.
        • Tools, strategies and positive habits to help you feel in control of your finances.

        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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          More information about our Financial Wellbeing Self-Help Guide

          About our course partners

          This course has been co-produced in partnership with the wealth management business St James’s Place, which runs financial education as part of their services. 

          It is delivered by Help for Heroes peer trainers and St James’s Place partners.

          Please Note:

          • We are unable to provide specific financial advice. If you’re currently experiencing significant financial hardship, please speak to your case manager, as this course may not be suitable at this time.
          • There is no expectation for you to reveal your personal financial circumstances during this course.

          The course has changed my whole approach to money. I now have confidence to budget and examine my expenditure.”

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          Financial Wellbeing course

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