Crisis Support

You are not alone. There is support available right now.

If you are in immediate danger or need someone to talk to, please use the links and numbers below. These services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.

National Crisis Lines (24/7 Support)

Emergency Services

If you are in immediate danger to yourself or others.

Call 999

The Samaritans

24/7 confidential emotional support for anyone in distress.

Call 116 123

Combat Stress

Mental health support specifically for Veterans and their families.

Call 0800 138 1619

Shout (Text Service)

A 24/7 text-messaging support service if you can’t talk on the phone.

Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258

NHS 111

Select the ‘mental health option’ to be connected to local crisis teams.

Call 111

Specialist Veteran Support

As a Veteran-led charity, we know that sometimes you need to speak to someone who understands the unique nature of service life.

Op COURAGE (NHS)

The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.

Find your local brand

Veterans Gateway

The first point of contact for veterans and their families.

Call 0808 802 1212

“We are here to walk with you through your recovery, but we are not a 24-hour emergency service. If you are struggling today, please call one of the numbers above first. Once you are safe, get in touch with us, and we will begin the journey of long-term healing together.”