Samaritans freephone 116 123 – to access confidential emotional support for feelings of distress, despair or suicide thoughts.
Togetherall – a safe online service providing access to millions with anxiety, depression and other common mental health issues. Free for serving personnel, veterans, family members and carers.
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.
Forces line – telephone helpline: 0800 260 6780 (Monday to Friday, 10:30am to 7:30pm) or email. For serving personnel, former members of the Armed Forces and their families.
NHS 111 – to access medical help fast but when it’s not a 999 emergency, call 111 (available 24 hours). To access information from the NHS on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living following the link to NHS Choices.
Veterans UK – to seek information on claiming AFCS, Armed Forces Independence Payment, Medical Discharges and Pension Forecast Requests.