Veterans' Bridge UK
Crisis & Emergency Support
If you or someone you know needs immediate help, please contact one of the services below. All calls are confidential.
Life-threatening emergency? Always call 999
Veterans' Gateway
The first point of contact for veterans and their families seeking support. Staffed by veterans.
Samaritans
Free emotional support for anyone in distress or struggling to cope. You don't have to be suicidal to call.
Combat Stress Helpline
Specialist mental health support for veterans and their families experiencing anxiety, depression or PTSD.
Veterans in Crisis
Dedicated crisis support line run by veterans for veterans. Provides immediate emotional support, welfare assistance and signposting to specialist services.
SSAFA Forcesline
Confidential support for serving personnel, veterans and their families with any kind of problem.
NHS Crisis Line
Urgent NHS mental health support. Press 2 when prompted for mental health crisis.
Text SHOUT to 85258 for free 24/7 crisis text support