Support Directory
Organisations and agencies ready to help — both military and civilian.
RAF Association (RAFA) - Joining Forces
The RAF Association's membership network and community activities help tackle isolation and loneliness among serving and former RAF personnel and their families — including local branch meetings, events and befriending.
Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Clubs
A national network of veteran-specific social clubs and community centres offering breakfast clubs, drop-ins, activities and camaraderie to combat loneliness. Free to join for veterans and their families.
CALM - Campaign Against Living Miserably
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) runs a free, confidential helpline and webchat for anyone struggling with loneliness, isolation or life's pressures — 5pm–midnight, 365 days a year.
Campaign to End Loneliness
The Campaign to End Loneliness offers evidence, resources and practical guidance for anyone experiencing loneliness — including how to reconnect with your community and support others who feel isolated.
British Red Cross - Loneliness Support
The British Red Cross provides support for people facing loneliness and isolation, including help rebuilding confidence and connections after life changes such as leaving the forces or ill health.
SSAFA - Befriending & Community Support
SSAFA's befriending and community services connect veterans and military families with local groups, volunteers and activities to reduce isolation and rebuild social networks.
Age UK - Loneliness & Isolation
Age UK supports older veterans facing loneliness with befriending services, day centres, telephone friendship groups and local activity groups across the UK.
The Royal British Legion - Community Support
The Royal British Legion offers a range of services to help veterans and their families stay socially connected — including Legion branches, community events, and the 'Everyday Needs' support grants.
Mates in Mind
Mates in Mind works to break the silence around mental health in workplace communities — supporting the social connections that protect against isolation.
Walking With The Wounded
Walking With The Wounded runs programmes that support veterans into employment and independent living, both of which are key to rebuilding social connections and combating isolation after service.
SSAFA – The Armed Forces Charity
Provides lifelong support to serving personnel, veterans and their families. Help with housing, financial assistance, relationship issues and practical support.
Help for Heroes
Provides physical and mental health recovery support for wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans, including their families.
The Royal British Legion
UK's largest Armed Forces charity, providing financial, social and emotional support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families.
Veterans' Gateway
A single point of contact for veterans and their families to get help across housing, mental health, finances, employment and more. 24/7 support.
Mind
National mental health charity providing advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Information, helplines and local support services.
Crisis
National charity helping people directly out of homelessness. Offers education, employment, housing and wellbeing services across the UK.
PAPYRUS – HopelineUK
Confidential support and practical advice for young people (under 35) who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts, and anyone concerned about a young person.
GamCare
National provider of free information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling. Helpline, live chat and treatment services.
NHS Talking Therapies
Free, confidential NHS service for adults in England experiencing common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. Self-referral available online.
The Veterans Charity
Provides immediate financial grants and practical support to veterans of all ages, including help with household essentials, mobility and hardship.
Shout 85258
Free, confidential 24/7 text-based mental health support service for anyone struggling to cope. Text the word SHOUT to 85258 to start a conversation.
Combat Stress
UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health. Offers specialist clinical treatment and support for PTSD, anxiety and depression for those who have served in the Armed Forces.
Rethink Mental Illness
Support and advice for people living with mental illness and their carers, including specialist advocacy services.
StepChange Debt Charity
Free expert debt advice, budget planning, and debt management plans for anyone struggling financially.
Op COURAGE: Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
NHS specialist service for veterans, reservists and their families. Covers mental health, psychological therapies, and PTSD treatment.
Stoll
UK's leading provider of supported housing and services for vulnerable veterans, including those with complex needs.
CALM – Campaign Against Living Miserably
Helpline and webchat for men struggling with mental health, including depression, stress and suicidal thoughts.
Forces in Mind Trust
Funds projects supporting the Armed Forces community transition to civilian life, including mental health and employment.
Alcoholics Anonymous UK
Fellowship of men and women who share their experience and support to solve their common problem of alcohol addiction.
Walking With The Wounded
Helps the most disadvantaged veterans and their families into employment and provides mental health support.
Veterans UK
Official government service for veterans. Help with pensions, medals, and service-related welfare enquiries.
BLESMA – The Limbless Veterans
Support for serving and ex-service men and women who have lost limbs or use of limbs, or sight or speech.
Relate
Relationship counselling and support for individuals, couples and families. Helps with relationship breakdown, bereavement and family issues.
Shelter
Housing advice and support for anyone facing homelessness or bad housing conditions.
Citizens Advice
Free, independent advice on debt, benefits, housing, legal issues and more. Available online, by phone, or in person.
Combat Stress
UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health. Provides treatment and support for conditions like PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Veterans Crisis Line
Free, confidential support for veterans in crisis and their families. Available 24/7 by phone, text, or online chat.
The Royal British Legion
Support with welfare, finances, housing, employability, and more for the Armed Forces community.
SSAFA - Armed Forces Charity
Provides lifelong support to serving personnel, veterans, and their families. Help with housing, finances, and wellbeing.
Help for Heroes
Supports veterans and serving personnel with recovery, wellbeing, and employment after physical or psychological injuries.
Mind
Leading mental health charity providing advice and support. Free helpline and local services across the UK.
