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.

At times, it can be difficult to know what we want to achieve or where to begin. For members of the Armed Forces community, life can bring unexpected challenges and opportunities that shape the future. Having clear goals can provide purpose, direction and motivation when the next step feels uncertain.

Reflecting on what matters can turn ideas and aspirations into achievable goals. Managing your goals can help you focus on what is most important, recognise progress and build confidence. We can support you to identify your strengths, overcome obstacles and break larger ambitions into manageable steps, helping you stay motivated and move forward with purpose.

Three things you could try today

Start with your "Why"

Ask yourself: "What would I like to be different?" and "Why does this matter to me?" Having a clear reason can make it easier to stay motivated when things feel difficult.

Use the WOOP method

Think about your Wish, the Outcome you'd like, any Obstacles that might get in the way, and your Plan for moving forward. You don't need to have all the answers, just a starting point.

Focus on one small step

Big goals can feel overwhelming. Try breaking your goal down into the smallest action you could take this week. Small, consistent steps often feel more manageable than aiming for a big change all at once.

What Goal Setting support does The Recovery College Offer?

A Group Course

Goal Setting

  • 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 alongside others in the Armed Forces Community, to learn more about goal setting and how it can help with your Recovery.
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A Self-Help Guide

Goal Setting

  • 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 goals, how to create them and how they can help in your recovery journey.

Self-Help Guide

More about the Group Course

What will I learn on the Goal Setting group course?

  • Different methods of goal setting and how to use them.
  • How to take control of your direction in life through goal setting.
  • Ways to stay focused throughout your ongoing recovery.
  • How to reflect and review your goals to ensure they stay on track.

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.

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More about the Self-Help Guide

What will I learn on the Goal Setting Self-Help Guide?

  • The benefits of planning and setting goals. 
  • More about the different processes for planning and setting goals. 
  • How to review and update your goals.

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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