Helplines

Combat Stress

Combat Stress offer a helpline for former service men and women dealing with issues like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression.

Call 0800 138 1619 for free, text 07537173683 or email helpline@combatstress.org.uk

Open 24 hours a day, every day.

Find out more from the Combat Stress website.

Services

Assist Trauma Care

Assist Trauma Care offers therapists trained in trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EDMR) and treating complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Assist Trauma Care no longer have a helpline but can offer email support via Assist Trauma Care email line.

Find out more from the Assist Trauma Care website. 

Hub of Hope

The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time. 

Find support that is right for you on the Hub of Hope website. 

PTSD UK

PTSD UK is a charity that is dedicated to raising awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – no matter the trauma that caused it.

Through the work PTSD UK do work they are a voice for people with PTSD, provide resources, promote and undertake research and share knowledge. 

Find out more on the PTSD UK website.

Toolkits and guides

NHS Inform

NHS Inform offer a self-help guide for people with mild-to-moderate symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). The guide aims to help you:

  • Consider whether you’re experiencing symptoms of PTSD or CPTSD.
  • Understand more about PTSD and CPTSD.
  • Think about ways to manage or recover from PTSD or CPTSD.

For more information, visit the NHS Inform website.