Combat Stress HELPLINE: 0800 138 1619 SKIP TO NAVIGATION You are here: HELPLINE breadcrumb navigation: HOME / GET HELP / CURRENT PAGE HELPLINE HELPLINE Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you have served or are currently serving in the UK Armed Forces, you can call the Combat Stress’ 24-hour mental health helplines. Veterans and their families can call 0800 138 1619 You can also text on 07537 173683 and email helpline@combatstress.org.uk Standard charges may apply for texts, please check with your provider. THE HELPLINE IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR. A team of specially-trained professionals are available day and night to provide free confidential advice and support. We’re here for you whether you’re having a tough time, having trouble sleeping, experiencing flashbacks, feeling depressed or anxious, or just feeling that something isn’t quite right. If you’re a family member or carer worried about the mental health of a loved one, or need to talk to someone yourself, you can call the helpline too. Serving personnel and their families can call 0800 323 4444 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I RING THE HELPLINE? You will hear a short recorded message about confidentiality and then a brief silence while your call is added to our call handling system. Your call will then be answered by one of our Helpline advisors. If all the advisors are busy, you can either hold or leave a message so we can call you back. WHAT SORT OF SUPPORT WILL I GET? We'll provide a listening ear and emotional support. If appropriate, we can also refer you into our service for clinical treatment. We can also signpost you to other organisations that can help with welfare, housing, physical health and relationships. WHAT HAPPENS IF I'M IN A CRISIS SITUATION? We are open all day, every day, providing emotional support and advice, but we are not a crisis service. If you call us and are in crisis, we'll find someone who can help you like the Samaritans or the Accident and Emergency department at your local hospital. If you are in a crisis and need urgent help, please contact your GP, Samaritans on 116 123, or dial 999. GET HELP NOW For veterans and their families 0800 138 1619 You can also text on 07537 173683 and email helpline@combatstress.org.uk. Standard charges may apply for texts, please check with your provider. For serving personnel and their families 0800 323 4444 Site Navigation SELF-HELP ONLINE GET HELP SUPPORT US DONATE Utility Nav About us Careers Contact Research Shop Veteran Stories SITE SEARCH ENTER YOUR KEYWORDS FACEBOOK TWITTER Simple site map GET HELP How we can help Helpline SUPPORT US Get involved Resources Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions ABOUT US Media Centre Working for us Our blog CONNECT WITH US SIGN UP Join the conversation Connect with us FACEBOOK LINKEDIN TWITTER INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE SMALL PRINT COMPANY REGISTRATION DETAILS © 2021 Combat Stress. All Rights Reserved. Combat Stress, Company Registered in England & Wales No 256353. Charity Registration No 206002 (SC038828 in Scotland). Registered Office: COMBAT Stress, Tyrwhitt House, Oaklawn Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 0BX MEMBERS OF: Veteran's gateway fundraising regulator Confederation of services charities Armed force's covenant Cookies on this website We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. By continuing to use our site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Read our updated Privacy and Cookies policy for further information. dismiss