If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.
Armed Forces Community is a signposting website, not a crisis service. The organisations below can help you directly.
24-hour mental health helpline for the whole Armed Forces community.
Text 07537 173683 · Email helpline@combatstress.org.uk · combatstress.org.uk
24-hour helpline for those still serving and their families.
Free NHS service for veterans, reservists and those due to leave the Armed Forces, and their families. Contact the team for where you live. You can refer yourself.
| Region | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|
| North of England | 0300 373 3332 | OpCourageNORTH@cntw.nhs.uk | Visit site |
| Midlands | 0300 323 0137 | mevs.mhm@nhs.net | Visit site |
| East of England | 0300 034 9991 | mevs.mhm@nhs.net | Visit site |
| London | 020 3317 6818 | nlft.veterans@nhs.net | Visit site |
| South East | 0300 365 2000 (option 4) | gateway@berkshire.nhs.uk | Visit site |
| South West | 0300 034 9986 | mevs.mhm@nhs.net | Visit site |
Not sure which region you're in? See the full list on the NHS website.
Specialist outpatient service for veterans in Wales. Refer yourself online, or ask your GP or a veterans' charity. Not an emergency service.
Find the veterans' support service for your nation on GOV.UK.
24-hour referral route into veterans' supported housing, or help to keep your current home. Refer yourself, or anyone can refer you with your permission.
If you are homeless tonight, also contact your local council's housing options team.
One-to-one support for service leavers, veterans and families, including pensions and compensation. Weekdays 8am–4pm. Choose option 6.
Northern Ireland: 07387 050564 · GOV.UK page and online referral
Advice and support for the whole Armed Forces community and their families.
Free, confidential helpline for serving personnel, veterans and families. Weekdays during office hours.
Details checked: October 2026. If you spot something out of date, please let us know.
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