Royal Navy Family & People Support

If you are in crisis or need professional support, the Portal can provide specialist advice and guidance on personal or family matters.

Monday to Friday - 0800 to 2000

Saturday and Sunday (and Bank Holidays) 0900 to 1600

Telephone: 0800 145 6088 

Email: [email protected]

Outside of these hours, please call the Officer of the Watch who will contact the RN FPS Duty Worker:

Portsmouth - 02392 723875

Plymouth - 01752 555220

Faslane - 01436 674321 ext 4005

Yeovilton - 01935 455444 / 455446

Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC)

In the unfortunate circumstance that it is necessary for you to apply for the service person’s return from overseas on compassionate grounds such as death in your immediate family, serious illness or family crisis you should telephone the JCCC on 01452 519951.

When you call you will be asked the following information: Service Number; Rank; Name; Home Unit; Current Location of the service person; Full details of the relative concerned; Their location; Name of Doctor, Hospital and/or any other organisations involved in their case.

RN FPS Information Support

If there is a question you cannot find the answer to then email: [email protected] 

RN FPS Forum

If you have any issues or concerns with the Royal Navy Forum then email: [email protected] where the Digital Moderators will be able to provide support, 0800 – 2200, 7 days a week. 

Useful Support Numbers and Websites

Royal Navy Chaplains

The Chaplaincy can be contacted via the OOW noted above or via the following numbers: 

HMS Drake, Raleigh, BRNC & CTC: 07773156768 (please use for calls only) 

HMNB Portsmouth AND PORFLOT: 02392723000 

HMS Collingwood: 01329 335277  

HMS Sultan: 02392 543181 

Southwick Guard Room: 02392 284428 

RNAS Yeovilton: 01395 455257 

HMS Culdrose: 01326 552388 

Culdrose SOOD: 01326 552145 

HMS Neptune, HMNB Clyde, Faslane, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute: 01436 674321, ext. 8266 

Aggie's Pastoral Workers

Email: [email protected] 

Tel: 023 9265 0505

Web: www.aggies.org.uk

Headfit 

Available 24/7 and provides self-help assistance that can enhance mood, drive and confidence.  The tool aims to help defence people manage anxiety and stress caused by the coronavirus pandemic alongside the stresses of everyday life.  

Web: www.headfit.org 

Regain

Support for Royal Marines with concerns about their Mental Health 

Tel: 01206 817057 

Web: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/features/project-regain  

Combat Stress Mental Health Helpline

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year  

Tel: 0800 138 1619 

Text: 07537404719 

Email: [email protected]  

Samaritans

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year 

Tel: 116 123 

Email: [email protected] (response time 24 hours) 

Samaritans Self Help App: www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/self-help/

SSAFA Forces Line

Available Monday to Friday (including Bank Holidays) from 0900 - 1730 

Tel: 0800 731 4880 

Web: www.ssafa.org.uk/get-help/forcesline

Aurora New Dawn

A registered charity giving safety, support, advocacy, and empowerment to survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking. 

Tel: 02394 216 816

Email: [email protected]

Royal British Legion

Online Chat service available 0800 - 2000, 7 days a week. 

Tel: 0808 802 8080 

Web: www.britishlegion.org.uk/#

National Debtline

Free and independent debt advice online and over the phone, Mon - Fri 0900 -2000, Sat 0930 - 1300. 

Tel: 0808 808 4000 

Web: www.nationaldebtline.org/

Mind - The Mental Health Charity

A wealth of information to support individuals who are concerned about their Mental Health with a helpline open Mon - Fri 0900 - 1800 (not open Bank holidays) 

Tel: 0300 123 3393 

Web: www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool

Togetherall

Offers online support for those in Psychological distress. This service provides a safe and anonymous support to anyone struggling with a range of common mental health issues, or feel burdened by everyday worries and concerns.  

Web: https://togetherall.com/en-gb/

BBC Headroom

A mental health toolkit which contains essential everyday tips and personal stories. This service encourages you to get talking and have meaningful conversations about mental health. 

Web: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/YfRzhXDKSZQxFVn30TlXBj/your-mental-health-toolkit

Headspace

A variety of resources and articles about mediation and mindfulness.

Web: www.headspace.com/

Drinkaware

Offers an online chat facility. 

Web: www.drinkaware.co.uk/

Gamcare 

Offers an online chat facility. 

Web: www.gamcare.org.uk/

Royal British Legion Financial and Legal Support

Offers financial and employment support. 

Web: www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-support/financial-and-employment-support

Money Helper

Tel: 0800 011 3797

Web: www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en