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Ex-servicemen and women

Ace of Clubs

For people aged 16+. Free professional advice and emotional support, meals, laundry and shower facilities, healthcare and leisure activities.

Home Base

Accommodation for ex-service men and women aged 18-55 who are homeless or potentially homeless. Also a highly successful psychological treatment programme for traumatised ex-military personnel. Training and employment opportunities, and help with addictions, through partner organisations. Require proof of military service. Phone, call in or write.

Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation

Helps vulnerable and disabled ex-Servicemen and women, particularly the homeless, to live as independently as possible.

The Queen Victoria Seamen's Rest

For unemployed, retired and active seafarers (18+), other male ex-services personnel and single homeless men with low support needs. Phone, visit or write.

Veterans Aid

Formerly the Ex-Services Fellowship Centres (EFC). Free helpline: 0800 169 2277

Birmingham City Council (Housing Pathways)

Normally referral-only, but if you are leaving, or have left, the armed forces, you can apply directly to the Housing Pathways Team to access the service. Phone or email (HOUVulnerablepersons@birmingham.gov.uk)

Stonham (Ellesmere)

Short-term supported accommodation for ex-services personnel, providing individual support plans leading to resettlement and rehabilitation in the community.

Combat Stress

Excellent national ex-services charity offering help with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Residential clinical treatment and community outreach.

Royal British Legion (Legionline)

Helpline for ex-service personnel. From overseas: +44 (0)20 3207 2100 (full rate).

SSAFA Forces Help

SSAFA is involved in many initiatives to help combat homelessness among ex-Service personnel. Their London Homeless Division works with ex-Service rough sleepers. If you've gone AWOL, contact their 'Reclaim Your Life' scheme and get your life back on track.

The Samaritans

24/7 confidential support for people who are feeling distress or despair, or considering harming themselves. Phone or email (jo@samaritans.org). Also work with members of the armed forces, offenders and schools. If you are phoning from Ireland, call 1850 60 90 90.

Veterans UK

Free help and advice for veterans, and access to dedicated one-to-one welfare advice. Email (veterans.help@spva.gsi.gov.uk) or phone.

Whitefoord House

Ring first. Accommodation for homeless ex-service men and women, including ex-merchant mariners. Can accept married couples.

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