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.

Your mind, mood and body are all connected.

So, understanding the links between them can support you.

We can help you explore what affects your mental wellbeing. You’ll develop an understanding about common mental health conditions and learn tools and strategies to improve your mental health.

What Support for Mind, Mood and Body does Help for Heroes offer?

A Group Course

Mind, Mood and Body

  • A free, group course run online via Microsoft Teams.
  • Co-delivered by those with lived experience and experts from our Hidden Wounds Team.
  • These sessions give you an opportunity to understand the connection of your mind, mood and body as well as useful strategies to improve your wellbeing, with others in the Armed Forces Community.
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Other ways we can help

Everyone has days when they feel overwhelmed, worried, or fed up. But if you regularly struggle with your mental health, it may be time to reach out for support. 

Visit our Mental Health and Wellbeing page for more information.

The best thing to do in difficult times can be to get out of the house. We run a range of sporting and social events across the UK for veterans and families, bringing like-minded people together where they live. 

More about the Group Course

What will I learn on the Mind, Mood and Body group course?

  • The military mind and how it works.
  • An understanding of common mental health challenges.
  • The connection between your thoughts, feelings, bodily functions, and behaviour.
  • Understanding what factors affect your wellbeing and useful strategies to improve it.

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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    This was the best course I have ever taken.”

    Veteran

    Mind, Mood and Body Course

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