If you have a problem, your chain of command and unit welfare teams are a good starting point. They may also be able to help you find local support groups not listed below. Padres can provide individuals with pastoral care and moral guidance, whatever their faith. Here are some other national organisations that can offer help:
These centres provide information for the whole military community on a wide variety of topics affecting their everyday life, including relocation, accommodation, health and well-being, finance, non-UK nationals, education, employment, deployment, resettlement, military discounts and local area information. Visit army.mod.uk/hives
A free and confidential telephone helpline and email service for Regulars, Reserves, ex-Forces and their families. Call 0800 731 4880 or visit ssafa.org.uk/get-help/forcesline
Contact directly via [email protected] or call 01904 882051/2053
If you are concerned about someone else’s health or your own you can get confidential, free advice from your medical officer during routine hours, or your unit duty officer.
Drinkline: A free, confidential helpline. Call 0300 123 1110
NHS support: Visit nhs.uk/livewell
Call 0306 770 7691 or mil 96770 7691
Email [email protected]
Call 0306 770 4656 or mil 96770 4656
Email [email protected]
Confidential, freephone and outside the chain of command
Call 0800 014 2381
The independent voice of Army families, offering confidential advice and support
Call 01264 554004 or visit aff.org.uk
Flexible working has been introduced by the Army to help personnel tailor their work-life balance. This includes arrangements such as remote working, variable finish times and restricted separation. Read more in the Flexible Working and You guide on Modnet. Regulars can find out how this impacts pay and benefits at discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk
These can be a considerable burden, made worse by dealing with them alone. The following organisations can provide support.
A not-for-profit, independent military pension watchdog and enquiry service
Call 020 7820 9988 or visit forcespensionsociety.org
Saving and affordable loans for the Armed Forces community from not-for-profit financial cooperatives
Visit joiningforcescu.co.uk
Government-backed money and pensions guidance with a wealth of in-depth guides, tools and calculators
Visit moneyhelper.org.uk
A charity that can talk through your options and help you take back control
Call 0808 808 4000
Visit nationaldebtline.org
The UK’s leading debt charity offering free, confidential advice
Call 0800 138 1111
Visit stepchange.org.uk
Free information, support and counselling for problem gamblers in the UK
Call 0808 8020 133
Call 0808 808 1677
People who have been through a similar tragedy, giving you the opportunity to talk though your emotions with an understanding group.
Email [email protected]
The MoD’s tri-Service focal point to provide Armed Forces personnel and dependants with civilian housing info
Call 07814 612120
Email [email protected]
Call 01748 833797
Visit spaces.org.uk
A first point of contact for veterans seeking support
Visit veteransgateway.org.uk
These centres can be found across the United Kingdom. To find out more about your local service, speak to your unit welfare team, search for Army Recovery Capability on Defence Connect or send an email to [email protected]
A network of clubs to enjoy breakfast and banter, while combating social isolation
Visit afvbc.world
Someone to talk to, night or day, for free and without judgement
Call 116 123
Visit samaritans.org
Contact the friendly team for information about local groups and support services
Call 0808 802 8080
Visit britishlegion.org.uk
There’s always someone you can talk to. Speak to your friends or family, boss or padre, unit welfare staff, medical officer or GP. There are a number of charities and other organisations that can also provide support and they include...
Call 0800 138 1619
All British Army personnel and civil servants can access this mindfulness app for free with an @armymail.mod.uk email address
Visit work.headspace.com/britisharmy/member-enroll
Call 0300 123 3393
Visit mind.org
Visit nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters
A specialist NHS service for Armed Forces leavers, Reservists, veterans and their families. Search for “Op Courage” on nhs.uk to find your local team.
Call 116 123
Visit samaritans.org
A self-help support network for relatives of physically or psychologically injured troops and veterans
Call 0333 900 1028
Visit theripplepond.org
A safe, online community where people support each other anonymously
Visit togetherall.com
Safety for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking
Call 02394 216 816
Visit aurorand.org.uk
Support for male domestic abuse victims
Call 01823 334244
Visit mankind.org.uk
Visit relate.org.uk
