Support for veterans
Leaving the forces, or carrying what happened while you were in, can hit hard, sometimes years later.
Support is out there, and some of it is run by people who've served.
Who can help
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Combat Stress
0800 138 1619Mental health support for veterans and their families. Serving personnel and families: 0800 323 4444.
Op COURAGE
Find your local team on nhs.ukThe NHS veterans' mental health and wellbeing service, for veterans, reservists, service leavers and families. You can contact it yourself, even if you left many years ago.
Samaritans
116 123For anyone struggling to cope. You don't need to be suicidal to call.
Shout
Text SHOUT to 85258A trained volunteer texts back. No calls, no talking out loud.
CALM
0800 58 58 58Campaign Against Living Miserably. For anyone over 18 affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. Phone, webchat or WhatsApp.
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Good to know
- Combat Stress's helpline is free and open 24/7, for veterans and their families.
- In England, Op COURAGE is the NHS service for veterans, reservists and service leavers. You can contact it yourself, even if you left many years ago.
- Tell your GP you've served. It helps them point you to the right support.
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