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The Always a Rifleman Programme (AARP) delivers support in the first few hours of an emerging crisis and paves the way to wellness. It is proven to save lives. During the most challenging real-life problems, it provides face-to-face coaching, mentoring and mental health support.

For veterans and their dependants of The Rifles or antecedent regiments, this is a dedicated service available 24/7.

                                                       

                   Call now - 0800 470 0941

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Veterans UK Helpline

0808 1914 218

Veterans UK, part of Defence Business Services, provides one to one support to the Armed Forces, veterans and their families, whilst they are serving, as they transition to civilian life, and beyond.

 

Three of the services provided by Veterans UK are:

  • Veterans Welfare Service (VWS)

  • Defence Transition Services (DTS)

  • Integrated Personal Commissioning for Veterans (IPC4V)

 

Click on the below button to find out more for each of the services available.

Helpline

0800 731 4880

SSAFA provides a number of services for retirement-age veterans, helping with both domestic and emotional needs.

We can help you through difficult and emotional times with practical support and a calm voice.

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Helpline

0800 138 1619

For over a century we’ve been helping former servicemen and women deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Today we provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues.

All Call Signs is an award-winning peer support organisation for veterans and serving military personnel. Our chat app is manned by over 500 volunteer listeners with experience of life in uniform and our digital caseworkers have arranged support and care pathways for hundreds of users seeking help with mental ill health. If life is getting you down and you need to speak to someone, hit the chat now button below. We’re here:

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Helpline

0808 802 1212

The first point of contact for veterans seeking support. We put veterans and their families in touch with the organisations best placed to help with the information, advice and support they need – from healthcare and housing to employability, finances, personal relationships and more.

Helpline

0808 802 8080

The Royal British Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community.

We're here through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We've been here since 1921 and we'll be here as long as they need us. 

We are the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with 235,000 members, 110,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever it’s needed.

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ABF The Soldiers' Charity is the national charity for the

British Army.

Here for soldiers, veterans and their immediate families, for life.

0191 516 3500

We believe that, with the right personalised support, anyone with a mental health need can live the life they want to live.

It is our vision that everyone gets the personalised services and support they need.

To make this vision a reality, our mission is to help people achieve good physical and mental wellbeing and live life to the full.

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The NHS can help if you're in military service or a veteran.

Find out who you can contact by visiting the page.

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