Support services 

The Ripple Pond logoThe Ripple Pond - is a charity that provides confidential peer support to Armed Forces families, alongside a community where you can feel a sense of belonging and connection. Our peer support service puts you in touch face-to-face, or virtually, with other families in similar situations to give and receive genuine support and understanding. Membership is free, and the joining process is very simple.  The Ripple Pond is not a crisis organisation. If you need urgent help please call Emergency services: 999 Samaritans: 116 123 National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247. 

Army Welfare Service (AWS) logoArmy Welfare Service (AWS) - is the Army’s professional welfare provider; it delivers a comprehensive and confidential welfare service to Regular and Reserve individuals, families and the Chain of Command in order to maximise the operational effectiveness of Service Personnel. Personal Support services help with matters such as: Domestic Abuse, Child & Adult Safeguarding, Bereavement, Relationship Difficulties, Stress & Anxiety Management, Emotional Wellbeing. 

Relate logoRelate - We’re the UK's largest provider of relationship support, and last year we helped over two million people of all ages, backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities to strengthen their relationships. Find out more about what we do and how we can help you here. 

Lancashire Adult Learning logoLancashire Adult Learning – Learn something new today with Lancashire Adult Learning and make the most of these unusual times. With a wide range of FREE online and flexible courses, designed to support you and your family during these times. LAL provide a full range of courses which includes an extensive health and wellbeing programme. If you need advice or guidance on which course is right for you, help with fees or any other information please call on 0333 003 1717 or use this visit the Lancashire Adult Learning site. 

Samaritans logoSuicide prevention – Samaritans works with the Ministry of Defence and other charities to support serving personnel in the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families. Visit the Samaritans site to find out more or call 116 123 to speak to a Samaritan at any time. You are not alone!