Useful Links
Below are some links to organisations that deal with issues such as mental health, well-being, elderly care, drug addiction, and more...
We are kindly supported by the
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.
Find out more on their website:
https://covenantfund.org.uk/
Useful Contact numbers for Veterans
In case of a crisis or emergency over the Easter period, please contact the numbers/websites below for advice or support.
⦁ Samaritans - freephone 116 123 ROI 1850 609090 (24/7) or ⦁ email – to access confidential emotional support for feelings of distress, despair or suicide thoughts
⦁ The Silver Line (For older people) - Phone: 0800 470 8090 (24 hours a day)- www.thesilverline.org.uk
⦁ Big White Wall – a safe online service providing access to millions with anxiety, depression and other common mental health issues. Free for serving personnel, veterans, family members and carers
⦁ Shout - a crisis text support service for people in the military community who are struggling and need immediate support to get through a crisis. Text CONTACT to 85258. ⦁ #TextCONTACT85258
⦁ Forcesline - telephone helpline: 0800 7314880 (Monday – Friday 10.30 – 19.30) or ⦁ email. For serving personnel, former members of the Armed Forces and their families
⦁ NHS 111 – to access medical help fast but when it’s not a 999 emergency, telephone 111 (available 24 hours). To access information from the NHS on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living following the link to ⦁ NHS Choices
⦁ Veterans UK - to seek information on claiming AFCS, Armed Forces Independence Payment, Medical Discharges and Pension Forecast Requests
⦁ Mental Health Crisis Cornwall - 0800 038 5300
⦁ Harbour Drug and Alcohol Service - 01752 434343
⦁ First Response (if experiencing mental health crisis) - 0800 923 9323
⦁ Plymouth Food Bank - 01752 254981
⦁ Refuge - 01752 562286
⦁ Shelter - 0300 3301234
⦁ Talk to FRANK - 0300 1236600
⦁ Derriford Hospital - 01752 202082
⦁ West Country Dental Care – 0333 4050290
⦁ Southwest Water - 0344 3462020
⦁ Gas – Transco - 0800 111999
⦁ Electricity - Western Power Distribution - 08006783105
⦁ CALM - Phone 0800 585858, 7 days a week 5pm till 12pm, 365 days a year
⦁ MIND - Phone: 0300 123 3393 (24hrs) - www.mind.org.uk
⦁ Respect - Respect operates two domestic abuse helplines; The Respect Phoneline and the Men’s Advice Line Respect Phoneline Call: 0808 8024040 or visit: www.respectphoneline.org.uk Respect Men's Advice Line Call: 0808 8010327 or visit: www.mensadviceline.org.uk Sane Charity crisis support between 4.30pm and 10.30pm 365 days per year on 0300 034 7000
⦁ Combat Stress - Free 24 hr, 365 days a year. Veterans and their families: 0800 138 1619 Serving personal and their families: 0800 323 4444 Text: 07537404719 / Email: [email protected]
- Rehab 4 Addiction - Rehab 4 Addiction helps you connect with more than 70 addiction treatment providers located across the United Kingdom and abroad. Find treatment clinics in your local area now.
https://www.rehab4addiction.co...
0800 140 4690
[email protected]
Samaritans
Freephone 116 123
ROI 1850 609090 (24/7)
or email [email protected]
To access confidential emotional support for feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
Support for Veterans and Armed Forces Communities
The Royal British Legion | We support the Armed Forces community
The Legion is here to help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families. And we’re not going anywhere.
Support for Veterans and Armed Forces Communities
UK Armed Forces & Military Veterans Charity | Help for Heroes
We provide lifelong support to Service Personnel and Military Veterans with injuries, illnesses and wounds sustained while serving in the British Armed Forces.
UK Dental Resources
https://www.newmouth.com/resources/uk/
We provide medically accurate content in the dentistry field, including cosmetic services, restorative treatments, orthodontics, oral surgery & more. Explore treatment options today.
We Are With You
Cornwall, Truro - We Are With You
Help with drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues.
Job and training opportunities for Armed Forces veterans
imployable® | The Job Search App | Download for Free on iOS & Android
The journey to a more fulfilling life starts here with imployable. Join our recrutiment revolution and download the free app today to find your dream role.
Defence Medical Welfare Service
We support serving personnel and reservists of all 3 services, their dependent relatives and other entitled civilians when they need help during times of ill health.
DMWS – Defence Medical Welfare Service
Smart Savings
We improve the lives of adults, young people, and children with holistic, flexible, and unique programmes of support that build confidence, improve motivation and provide opportunities to learn new skills.
Project Nova
Supporting veterans who have been arrested or are at risk of arrest. Operating in five areas of the UK: the East of England, North West, North East, Devon and Cornwall and South Yorkshire and Humberside.
People's Health Trust
Battling On is proudly supported by People's Health Trust, a charity addressing health inequalities in the UK.
https://www.peopleshealthtrust...