Getting started
Start your journey to self-guided recovery with our tips on how to set up your home learning environment and take care of yourself as you progress through the modules.
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.
Recovery is a word we hear often, but it means something different for everyone. Whether you're living with an injury, health condition, loss, life change, or transition from service, recovery is about more than getting better. It is about adapting and focusing on what matters most, everyone's recovery journey is unique, and there is no single right way to do it.
We can help you look at what recovery means for you, recognising your strengths and exploring ways to move forward. Guided by hope, control and opportunity, you can take steps towards you live the life you want to lead.
What Recovery Courses does the Recovery College offer?
A Group Course
What is Recovery?
- A free, group course run online via Microsoft Teams.
- Co-delivered by those with lived experience and experts from our Recovery College Team.
- These sessions give you an opportunity to learn more about what recovery means to you and how to find hope, control alongside others in the Armed Forces Community.
A Self-Help Guide
What is Recovery?
- 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 what is meant by the term 'recovery' and what that might look like for you as well as helping you to identify next steps.
More about the Group Course
What will I learn on the What is Recovery group course?
- What recovery means to you.
- The importance of finding hope in your recovery journey.
- Understanding where you currently are in your recovery.
- Finding opportunities that can help you move forward.
- Developing positive strategies to help you take control and manage your own recovery.
How long is the course?
- 1 x meet and greet session.
- 1 x 2.5-hour module.
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.
More about the Self-Help Guide
What will I learn on the What is Recovery Self-Help Guide?
- More about how recovery is defined and what it means to you.
- How to identify members of your recovery team.
- Explore positive actions and next steps.
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.
It gives you a better perspective and a different way of looking at your recovery plan.”
Recovery course
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Goal setting is important - it helps you to keep moving forwards in your recovery journey.
Daily routine
In this guide, we offer useful hints and tips to consider when planning your routine.
Recovery College
Find ways to live a healthy, purposeful and secure life with our free online group courses and self-help guides. Including tools, tips and strategies to help improve and manage your wellbeing.
Recovery College FAQs
Your questions answered about our Recovery College.
Self-help guides
These easy-to-follow self-help guides will give you useful information and tips to make positive and lasting change in key areas of your life.
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