Counselling Forces
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If you need support right now
I'm not a crisis service, and I can't respond straight away. These free, confidential lines can, any time of day or night.
Call 999
Or go to your nearest A&E.
Samaritans. Free, 24 hours a day, every day.
Support for police, ambulance, fire and forces
Police
Oscar Kilo Mental Health Crisis Line
24 hours, for police officers and staff in crisis. Run by Oscar Kilo, the National Police Wellbeing Service, with The Ambulance Staff Charity.
Ambulance
The Ambulance Staff Charity (TASC) crisis line
24 hours, for any UK ambulance worker, in any role, NHS or private.
Fire and rescue
The Fire Fighters Charity crisis line
24 hours, for the fire services community and their families.
Armed forces and veterans
Combat Stress helpline
24 hours, for veterans, serving personnel and their families. In England, the NHS veterans' service Op COURAGE also runs 24-hour regional lines, listed on the NHS website.
Armed forces, veterans and 999 services
Free one-to-one coaching, in person or by Zoom, for serving personnel, veterans, their families and emergency service workers. Office open 8am to 7pm. Not a crisis line.
These services are independent of me. Details checked October 2026.
Not urgent, but struggling?
Your GP or NHS 111 can help you find support. When you feel ready to talk regularly, you're welcome to book a free call with me.