Suicide Awareness Training
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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.
There are times when we feel stuck, uncertain, or unable to move forward. For the Armed Forces community, periods of challenge can leave us feeling disconnected, lacking confidence, or unsure what comes next. Taking time to think about preparing for change can be an important first step.
The good news is that positive change doesn't require big decisions. When feeling overwhelmed, it can help to focus on practical tools that build self-awareness, support decision-making, and encourage personal growth.
Whatever your starting point, meaningful change is possible. Small, consistent steps can help create a stronger sense of purpose, direction, and wellbeing.
WHAT POSITIVE ACTION SUPPORT DOES RECOVERY COLLEGE OFFER?
A Group Course
Making Positive Change
- 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 assess your current situation, and tools and strategies to navigate and take positive action alongside others in the Armed Forces Community.
A Self-Help Guide
Making Positive Change
- A free, interactive, online guide.
- Designed to work through at your own pace, any time, anywhere.
- With no need to sign up, you can use this guide to help you review your current priorities, explore your options and look at taking positive action in areas you want to focus on.
More about the Group Course
What will I learn on the 'Making Positive Change' group course?
- How to gain perspective on your current situation.
- Recognise potential barriers to change and learn how to overcome them.
- Tools and skills to navigate and take positive action in your life.
How long is the course?
- 1 x meet and greet session.
- 5 x 2.5-hour modules. One module per week over four consecutive weeks. The final module runs roughly one month after module four.
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 'Making Positive Change' self-help guide?
- Recognise options available to make positive changes in your life.
- Identify actions in the area you want to focus on.
- Learn how to review and reflect on your experiences.
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.
This course is a game changer. It helps you look at where you are, where you want to be and how to get there.”
Making Positive Change Course
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