Recognising you need support for moral injury is an important first step. To support you, we have listed various relevant resources and services that may be of interest or benefit. We hope that this list will provide a useful reference for a range of organisations you may find appropriate for your needs.
If you think you (or a relative or friend) might be experiencing some form of mental health problem, then we recommend you make an appointment with your GP for help and advice.
If you believe someone’s life is at risk, or you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe, call 999 or go to A&E immediately.
Help categories
NHS services
- In the UK, the first point of contact for any mental health concerns should be your General Practitioner.
- The NHS website provides clear advice and support on mental health in general, as well as trauma.
Therapist finders
Many therapists and clinicians hold accreditation from professional organisations and can be found through their official therapist finder directories. These listings also provide essential details about the types of therapy offered and the qualifications required for therapists to work with clients.
- British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
- The British Psychological Society (BPS) – Find a Psychologist
- British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) – Find a CBT practitioner
- Psychology Today counsellor search
- Pink Therapy (LGBTQ+ expertise)
General information and mental health services
Mind
A UK-wide mental health charity providing support and resources on a range of topics such as different types of mental health problems, avenues for help, and alternative treatments.
www.mind.org.uk 0300 123 3393
YoungMinds
Supporting young people’s mental health, offering help for children and young adults in addition to parents or people who work with young people.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
Samaritans
Offers free, confidential, 24/7 general support as well as a self-help app.
www.samaritans.org 116 123
Togetherall
An online community offering support and mental health resources for individuals struggling with mental health challenges.
SANE
Focused on raising awareness, improving services, and providing emotional support.
SHOUT
Offers 24/7, free, confidential support services via text for anyone who is struggling to cope.
www.giveusashout.org Text SHOUT to 85258
Cruse (Bereavement support)
A charity offering support for bereaved people in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Cruse (Bereavement care Scotland)
A charity offering support for bereaved people in Scotland.
https://www.crusescotland.org.uk/
Rethink Mental Illness
Provides support for those affected by mental health issues.
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Focused on preventing male suicide.
PTSD UK
A charity that focuses on raising awareness for PTSD and has extensive links to help and advice.
Mental Health Foundation
Includes an extensive guide to trauma, its impacts and potential avenues for support.
Armed forces and veterans
Combat Stress
The UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. They help former servicemen and women in addition to their families with their mental health and provide specialist treatment and support.
- www.combatstress.org.uk
- 0800 138 1619 (24hr)
NHS Op Courage
National NHS service offering mental health support for veterans and members of the Armed Forces community.
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/
SSFA Armed Forces Charities
Dedicated to supporting current and former members of the Armed Forces and their families.
- https://www.ssafa.org.uk/
- 0800 260 6767 (UK)
- +44 207 463 9292 (rest of world)
Help For Heroes
Provides direct, practical support for wounded, injured, and sick service personnel, as well as veterans and their families. Also offers psychological services.
www.helpforheroes.org.uk/get-support/
Cobseo Confederation of Service Charities
A membership organisation which represents military charities, focusing on improving the lives of veterans and service personnel.
Veterans’ Gateway
Resource for veterans and their families, providing information on services and support available.
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/find-support-for-veterans-and-their-families
Veterans and Reserves Mental Health Programme
Provides mental health services and support for veterans and reservists.
www.gov.uk/support-for-war-veterans
Walking with the Wounded
Charity to help veterans with a range of problems.
https://walkingwiththewounded.org.uk/
Royal British Legion
Charity offering support to veterans and their families.
Fighting with Pride
Charity supporting LGBT+ veterans, service personnel and their families
Emergency service workers
- Firefighters Charity – Support the mental, physical, and social needs of serving and retired members of the UK’s fire family.
- firefighterscharity.org.uk/ 0800 389 8820
- Police Care – Charity for serving and veteran police officers and staff, volunteers, and their families who may have endured psychological harm as a result of policing.
- policecare.org.uk – 0300 012 0030
- Ambulance Staff Charity – Supporting the ambulance community with mental health difficulties and other support
- https://www.theasc.org.uk/ – 0800 1032 999
Domestic abuse and violence
If you are in immediate danger, call 999. If you cannot make a noise or speak on the call, press 55 when prompted.
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- National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24hr freephone).
- Gov.uk website – Provides resources and links that can provide support and guidance, including to concerned family members and friends.
- Refuge – Supports women and children against domestic violence and includes a 24/7 National Domestic Abuse Helpline and live webchat.
- Women’s Aid – A federation combating domestic abuse which carries a helpful directory of local support services.
Sexual violence (including childhood abuse)
If you are in immediate danger, call 999. If you cannot make a noise or speak on the call, press 55 when prompted.
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The Survivors’ Trust
Largest umbrella organisation for specialist rape and sexual abuse help services in the UK. It provides links to services for all and includes a helpline (not 24 hours) and a support search page.
- www.thesurvivorstrust.org
- 0808 801 0818
Rape Crisis
Charity which works to end sexual violence and abuse in England and Wales. Has an online live chat as well as a helpline (not 24 hours).
- www.rapecrisis.org.uk
- 0808 802 9999
NAPAC
Supports adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse, and neglect.
- www.napac.org.uk
- 0808 801 0331 (not 24hrs)
