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:

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

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

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

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/

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

Switchboard LGBTQ

Confidential service offering support and information for people who identify as LGBTQ+, or are experiencing issues around their sexuality and/or gender.

www.switchboard.lgbt

Call: 0300 330 0630 (10am – 11pm)

Email: chris@switchboard.lgbt

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

Mind infoline

Provides information on types of mental health issues, where to get help and also on medication and advocacy.

Call: 0300 123 3393

No Panic

Provides information for people who suffer anxiety disorders. Support is available 10am – 10pm 7 days a week.

Call: 0844 967 4848

Bipolar UK

A charity dedicated to supporting people with a diagnosis of Bi-Polar.

Call: 0333 323 3880

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

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

Emergence

Service user led support for people with personality disorders.

www.emergenceplus.org.uk

Hearing voices network - Supports people who hear voices, see visions and experience tactical sensations.

Call: 0114 271 8210

Harmless

Service user led organization that provides a range of services about self-harm.

www.harmless.org.uk

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.

www.prevent-suicide.org.uk

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.

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.

www.togetherall.com

Forcesline

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

Requests: www.veterans-uk.info/pensionscompensation.html

NHS 111

to access medical help fast but when it’s not a 999 emergency, telephone 111 (available 24 hours).