You can also:
- Text SHOUT to 85258 to connect with a trained crisis volunteer by text, day or night
- Contact the suicide helpline Papyrus on 0800 068 4141 (9am-10pm) or visit the Papyrus website
- If you are suffering domestic abuse, call the national helpline on 0808 2000 (open 24/7) or visit the website
- For help with drug addiction, call Frank on 0300 123 6600 (open 24/7) or visit the website
M.A.S.H is not an emergency service
If you feel unable to keep yourself safe:
Op COURAGE is the dedicated NHS mental health service for the Armed Forces community. Whether you’re a veteran, currently serving and transitioning out, or a family member, you can reach out directly for expert help.
This service is here to support you with mental health concerns – including anxiety, depression, trauma, and more – in a way that understands the military experience.
How to refer
Veterans living in the North of England, including the East Riding of Yorkshire, can access Op COURAGE through a single point of contact.
- Call: 0300 373 33 32
- Email: OpCourageNORTH@cntw.nhs.uk
Open: 8am – 8pm, 7 days a week.
