In Crisis Or Feeling Unsafe Right Now?
Immediate danger or risk of harm: call 999. If you can, tell them you are part of the Armed Forces community.
Urgent help (not life-threatening): call NHS 111 (24/7).
You can also use the NHS website for trusted health information and local services.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or having suicidal thoughts
Samaritans – 24/7 listening support
Call 116 123 (free, 24/7).
Veterans’ Emotional Support line (military community): 0808 175 3075
Please note: this dedicated number is planned to close in late March 2026. If it has closed, you’ll be redirected to 116 123.
Specialist mental health support for veterans and families
Combat Stress – 24/7 helpline
Call 0800 138 1619
Text 07537 173683
Email helpline@combatstress.org.uk
Op COURAGE (NHS) – The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
For the North of England (covers your area):
Call 0300 373 3332 (8am–8pm, 7 days)
Email OpCourageNORTH@cntw.nhs.uk
Regional & National Veteran Specialist Services
SSAFA – The Armed Forces charity (nationwide) – Offers a wide range of tailored support including welfare advice, family support, social work, benefits help and local volunteer networks.
• Walking With The Wounded – UK charity providing employment, mental wellbeing support and care coordination tailored to veterans and their families.
• Help for Heroes – Major national charity offering therapy services (e.g., Hidden Wounds), family support, recovery resources and practical help for veterans’ mental health and wellbeing
Local Speciliast Support
• Healthier Heroes CIC – Healthier Heroes CIC provides structured, practical and well-being support to veterans at any stage, whether you are preparing to leave service, recently discharged, or many years into civilian life.
• Housing services
• Employment and training opportunities
• Community hubs
• Ongoing well-being support
• Practical guidance and advocacy
Other Local Services
•Morecambe FC Community Foundation – Veterans Project.
The Veterans Project is involved in various local initiatives supporting veterans, serving personnel, spouses and families, including community sport, social activities and well-being projects
Free monthly Coffee Morning last Wednesday of every month at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium. 10:00 -12:00
The project also offers a range of community-based activities such as:
• Morecambe Veterans Football Team
• Veterans’ Garden Allotment
• Bowling and social sessions
•Veteran Man & Van Veteran Man Van is a veteran-run removals and transport service operating locally and nationally.
A reliable and trustworthy service supporting the Armed Forces community and beyond.