Mental health services for veterans

Our helpline is open throughout the festive period and can be called by all those in the Armed Forces community including veterans, serving personnel and their families. You can call 0800 138 1619. You can also text on 07537 173683 or email helpline@combatstress.org.uk. Standard charges may apply for texts, please check with your provider.

The Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you are in a crisis and need urgent help, please contact your GP, Samaritans on 116 123 or, in an emergency, dial 999. Our hubs will be closed 4.30pm on 24 December 2025 until 5 January 2026.

Our social media channels will not be monitored during this period. Thank you. We wish you a restful Christmas and Happy New Year.

We provide specialist clinical treatment and support for veterans from the British Armed Forces, focusing on those with PTSD, Complex-PTSD, and moral injury resulting from their experiences during military service. When some military personnel leave service, their experiences can’t easily be left behind.

We believe military trauma shouldn’t destroy the lives of veterans and their families. For over a century, we’ve helped former servicemen and women recover from mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Combat Stress is the UK's leading veterans' mental health charity, the work we do is life-changing and often life-saving. No one else does what we do. We provide the only intensive mental health treatment service to UK veterans. Our services are provided across the UK, in-person and online. At a time that can be isolating and daunting, we're here to help.