Samaritans works with the Ministry of Defence and other charities to support serving personnel in the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families.

Samaritans Veterans app
Samaritans Veterans is a free app that can provide you with emotional support after your career in the Armed Forces

Suicide prevention and peer support in the Armed Forces
Practical information on how to look out for your teammates, how to discuss things with them and where to go for more support.

Online chat for the military community
If calling isn’t for you, you can use our live online chat service to talk to a Samaritan in real time. Available Monday to Thursday 6pm-10pm and Sunday 6pm-8pm.

Volunteer with us
We are currently looking for veterans, serving personnel, and family members from the military community to come and join our amazing team of volunteers. We will train, mentor and support you all the way.
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Samaritans can share its expertise with the military so that those serving or leaving the forces and their families are better equipped to deal with their unique circumstances, as well as the day to day struggles that we all face.
Samaritans CEO Julie Bentley