SSAFA Forces Help Confidential Support Line

This help line provides support and options for Armed Service Personnel and their families and offers advice and assistance to those wishing to discuss problems with an independent, non-military adviser. From depression, bullying and debt to bereavement, drugs, and relationship breakdown, our operators are trained by specialists to provide a skilled listening service and to offer callers a menu of options.

Operating since 1997, the help line allows people to talk over their problems outside of the chain of command.

The Confidential Support Line is open from 1030 - 2230 (UK local time) 365 days a year can be reached from Germany by dialling 0800 1827 395. There is also a confidential email facility which can be accessed via www.ssafa.org.uk. Free phone lines also operate from Cyprus, Bosnia and the UK.