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.

Money can affect many areas of life, including wellbeing, relationships and future plans. For those in the Armed Forces community, moving home, deployment, illness, family changes or transitioning to civilian life can create financial challenges. Understanding your finances is often the first step to feeling more confident and in control.

We can help you improve your financial wellbeing through budgeting, better spending habits, managing debt, building savings and planning for the future. Using practical tools and resources, you'll gain a clearer picture of your finances and greater confidence in your decisions.

Whether you're adapting to change or preparing for the future, we can support you in developing the knowledge needed to manage your money with confidence.

Three things you could try today

Take a gentle look at your finances

When you're ready, spend a few minutes looking at what money is coming in and going out. You don't need to solve everything at once. Simply understanding your current situation can be a positive first step towards feeling more in control.

Focus on one small change

Big financial goals can feel overwhelming. Instead, look for one small action that feels manageable, such as reviewing a subscription, checking a renewal date, or making a note of regular spending. Small steps can build confidence over time.

Think about what financial wellbeing means to you

For some people it might be paying off debt, for others it could be building a small savings pot, feeling less stressed about bills, or planning for the future. Focusing on what matters most to you can help make any changes feel more meaningful and achievable.

What financial wellbeing Support does Help for Heroes offer?

Other ways we can help

  • Veterans Mobility Fund - A fund designed to support veterans with physical disabilities resulting from illness or injury sustained during service.
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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.

Self-Help Guide

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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