Need Immediate Help ?

Felix Fund is a volunteer run charity and does not provide a 24/7 helpline. For veterans who are facing mental health issues the following services may be of use:

 

🚨 If there is immediate danger

  • Call 999 or go to A&E
  • Samaritans (24/7): 116 123 – available to veterans and families when in emotional crisis

 

🇬🇧 NHS & Government Services

Op COURAGE – NHS Veterans Mental Health & Wellbeing Service

Specialist NHS mental health service for veterans, service leavers, reservists and families in England

Support for PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and transition to civilian life

Self‑referral available; staffed by clinicians with military experience

Regional phone numbers (24/7 in many areas):

  • North of England: 0300 373 3332
  • Midlands: 0300 323 0137
  • East of England: 0300 034 9991
  • London: 020 3317 6818
  • South East: 0300 365 2000 (option 4)
  • South West: 0300 034 9986

 

Veterans UK (Ministry of Defence)

Welfare advice, benefits, compensation, and signposting to mental health support

When closed, callers can be routed to Samaritans

Helpline: 0808 191 4218 (Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm)

Email: [email protected]

 

🧠 Specialist Veteran Mental Health Charities

Combat Stress (UK‑wide)

UK’s leading charity for veterans with complex mental health needs

Support for PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma

24/7 Helpline: 0800 138 1619

Text: 07537 173683

Email: [email protected]

Not an emergency service, but provides emotional support and referrals

 

Help for Heroes – Hidden Wounds

Mental health therapy for veterans and family members (18+)

CBT, counselling, self‑help and family support

Helpline: 0300 303 9888

Crisis support signposted via Samaritans / NHS 111

 

SSAFA – Forcesline

Practical and emotional support for serving personnel, veterans and families

Housing, finances, relationships, mental wellbeing

Forcesline: 0800 260 6780 (Mon–Fri, office hours)

Free, confidential and independent of chain of command

 

Royal British Legion (RBL)

Advice, recovery services, mental wellbeing support and signposting

Works closely with NHS Op COURAGE and charities

Online support and local drop‑in services available
https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-support/expert-guidance/physical-mental-health/op-courage

 

📱 Additional Crisis & Text Support (Veteran‑friendly)

NHS 111 – urgent mental health help when not an emergency
veteranaware.nhs.uk

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