Wellbeing
Our #1 priority is our soldiers, veterans, and family members wellbeing.
The Soldiers’ Arts Academy offers one-to-one mental health resources for our members.
More helpful resources for our members and their families:
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The Samaritans Confidential and non-judgmental emotional support, 24 hours a day, for people feeling distress or despair, including those feelings which could lead to suicide. |
Free helpline number: 116 123 (Calls to this line do not appear on phone bills) Samaritans Kingston branch: 02083996676 Samaritans Sutton and Croydon Branch: 02086816666 Samaritans Inner South West London: 02087899121 |
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Mental Health Support Line Offers emotional support and advice to people with mental health needs. Support is available 24 hours – leave a message and someone will call you back. |
Call: 0800 028 8000 |
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HOPELine Confidential support and advice for individuals under 35 years of age who are struggling with suicidal thoughts. Open 10am-10pm Mon-Fri, and 2pm-10pm weekends and bank holidays. |
Call: 0800 068 41 41 Text: 07786209697 Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org |
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline: Offers advice and support 24 hours a day, every day to those experiencing domestic abuse. |
Call: 0808 2000 247 or visit: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ |
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Shout The UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. |
Text Shout to: 85258 |
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Switchboard LGBTQ Confidential service offering support and information for people who identify as LGBTQ+, or are experiencing issues around their sexuality and/or gender. |
Call: 0300 330 0630 (10am – 11pm) Email: chris@switchboard.lgbt |
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SaneLine Provides out of hours emotional and mental health support. Local rates apply. Support is available 6pm to 11pm 7 days a week. |
Call: 0300 304 7000 |
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Mind infoline Provides information on types of mental health issues, where to get help and also on medication and advocacy. |
Call: 0300 123 3393 |
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No Panic Provides information for people who suffer anxiety disorders. Support is available 10am – 10pm 7 days a week. |
Call: 0844 967 4848 |
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Bipolar UK A charity dedicated to supporting people with a diagnosis of Bi-Polar. |
Call: 0333 323 3880 |
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Crime Victims (Victim Support UK) A free service that helps people find local support after a crime has been committed. |
www.victimsupport.org.uk Call: 0808 168 9293 |
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Together for mental wellbeing A charity that works alongside people with mental health issues. It provides a range of support services including peer support, accommodation-based support, criminal justice mental health services and advocacy. |
Call: 0207 780 7300 |
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Emergence Service user led support for people with personality disorders. |
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Hearing voices network - Supports people who hear voices, see visions and experience tactical sensations. |
Call: 0114 271 8210 |
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Harmless Service user led organization that provides a range of services about self-harm. |
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Stay Alive App This app is a suicide prevention pocket app for the people in the UK. It allows users to create a list of strategies and resources to help them stay safe. |
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Help for Heroes If you are a wounded veteran or loved one and would like information or advice |
Email: getsupport@helpforheroes.org.uk Call: 01980 844388. |
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Togetherall Commissioned by over 250 organisations globally, we’re an online service providing access to millions with anxiety, depression and other common mental health issues.
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For serving personnel, former members of the Armed Forces and their families Veterans UK To seek information on claiming AFCS, Armed Forces Independence Payment, Medical Discharges and Pension Forecast. |
telephone helpline: 0800 7314880 (Monday – Friday 10.30 – 19.30) or email jo@samaritans.org |
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to access medical help fast but when it’s not a 999 emergency, telephone 111 (available 24 hours). |