Ways to improve your mental health and wellbeing
There are many things you can do to improve your mental health.
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 Veterans Support Hub for the military community on 0808 175 3075 (24/7) or email jo@samaritans.org – 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.
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.
If you are feeling depressed, anxious, lonely, or angry we can help.
Life can be tough when you or a loved one leaves the Armed Forces. But you are not alone, we are here for you.
We have a mental health therapy service called Hidden Wounds for veterans, their families and those who have worked alongside the UK Armed Forces. A team of mental health professionals can support you with a range of difficulties.
We can also help you learn how to improve your mental health through a series of self-help guides and courses run by our education team, the Recovery College.
We want you to feel better and develop the tools to have good mental health for the rest of your life. Those courses can help with that.
Ask for help
If you’re in pain, or if you feel anxious, stressed or lonely, we can help.
We can also help if you’re having money troubles, or need support with housing or applying for benefits.
You might just need a listening ear. We can provide that too. Start your recovery journey today by getting in touch.
Therapy service
We provide a range of talking therapies to help veterans and their families with their mental health.
Suicide Awareness Training
Help us create suicide-safer communities for veterans by taking our free online training today.
Get Help
If you’re in pain, or if you feel anxious, stressed or lonely, we can help.
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.
Recovery College
Our Recovery College is the first to be designed specifically for wounded veterans and their families. Each course will help you identify your ambitions and gain the confidence, knowledge and understanding necessary to achieve them.
Support for Isolated Veterans and their Families
Social isolation affects people from all walks of life, but it can be particularly tough for some veterans. Physical injury, poor mental health and memories of distressing events can leave people feeling withdrawn.
Family support
When a parent or carer's life has been affected by military service, it can affect the whole family. Find out how our Case Managers can help.
The fight against isolation
Our army of healthcare workers and support staff are being deployed across the UK on a mission to defeat loneliness and isolation in the veteran community.
Our accreditations
Interesting Reads
Blog: PTSD
The real story of veterans’ mental health
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Mental health has received a lot of positive attention in recent years. Sadly, this isn't yet reflected in how the mental health of the veteran community is portrayed in the media or valued in society.
PTSD: PTSD
Annette Laurie
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Annette Laurie, 62, joined the Naval Reserve in 1984, aged 24.
General: General | Armed Forces community | Mental Health
Mental-health specialist wins national award
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A member of our case management team has won the national title of ‘Heropreneur of the Year’ in recognition of his work on mental health throughout the pandemic.
Help for Heroes: 40,000 Strong
Kev Gray
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“I felt as if my world had collapsed.