MH Support.
Find helplines, services, and resources to support your wellbeing.
Looking after your mental health and wellbeing.
At ‘The Recovery Pack’, we understand the unique pressures faced by emergency service personnel. Whether you’re on the frontline or behind the scenes, support is available. Below you’ll find a range of helplines, support services, and resources specifically tailored to support your wellbeing.
Emergency Help
If you or someone else is at immediate risk, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.
24/7 Helplines
NHS 111
24/7 support via NHS 111 Option 2
Call: 111
Website: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services
Samaritans
Free, 24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress.
Call: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org
Shout
24/7 confidential mental health support via text.
Text: SHOUT to 85258
Website: www.giveusashout.org
Mind
Support and information on mental health conditions, self-help, and where to get help.
Call: 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm)
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Blue Light Programme – Mind
Tailored mental health support for police, ambulance, fire, and search & rescue staff.
Website: Blue Light Programme | Mind
Specific Helplines
The Ambulance Staff Charity (TASC)
Specialist support for UK ambulance staff and their families.
Call: 0800 1032 999
Website: www.theasc.org.uk
Police Care UK
Support for serving and former police staff, volunteers, and their families.
Call: 0300 012 0030
Website: www.policecare.org.uk
Fire Fighters Charity
Confidential support for serving and retired fire service personnel.
Call: 0800 389 8820
Website: www.firefighterscharity.org.uk
Digital Tools
NHS Every Mind Matters: www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters
Hub of Hope: www.hubofhope.co.uk
Headspace App: www.headspace.com
Calm App: www.calm.com
Workplace
Speak to your line manager, occupational health, or HR team
Use internal peer support networks or wellbeing champions
Access your organisation’s Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Mental health matters. Stay connected. Stay supported.
If you’d like us to include more specific support links for your organisation or region, please contact us