Togetherall is a FREE online resource where you can connect with a Counsellor, talk to peers, find helpful resources and take online courses to support your mental health.
Sign up with your University of Bolton email address to access the service for FREE.
You can access support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with Togetherall
Whether you want to speak to peers or a counsellor, there will be someone there every minute of every day. You can join a supportive online community that’s totally anonymous, take part in a group course and take self-assessments.
Togetherall is a safe and anonymous online space you can go to if you’re feeling down, struggling to cope or just want to talk to people who understand what you’re going through.
Lots of students find Togetherall helpful as you can continue exploring your feelings at your own pace, speak to others in similar situations and make use of many resources without a time pressure.
Joining is easy too – just go to togetherall.com (or click here!) and use your uni email address. You then pick an anonymous username which is how you’ll be known on the service.
Support for veterans and those in the Armed Forces.
Joining the Armed Forces requires such strength and commitment. Whist for many, it is an honour to serve, we are aware that service can have significant impacts on Mental Health, and it is vital for you to get support to be able to deal with traumatic events and re-familiarise yourself with every-day life.
There are many services and charities who can understand your experiences and help you find ways of coping, as well as offering practical support too.
Reaching out for support is a sign of strength.
NHS Military Health Care - Find out more information about the NHS offer to Veterans following the implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant.
The Gov.uk website lists details of organisations who can support you if you are in crisis and require urgent mental health support,. You can access a range of services.
You can also access information surrounding armed forces pensions, or access your local SSAFA or RBL branch.
Click here to view the Gov.Uk page on pensions and compensation for veterans.
If you are claiming a war pension, or a war widow or widower pension and you are moving abroad, you should get advice on your pension.
You can get advice from Veterans UK. Their contact details are:
Telephone from the UK: 0808 1914218
Telephone from abroad: + 44 1 253 866043
Email: veterans.help@spva.gsi.gov.uk
This video was created by the British Legion, identifying how hard it can be to transition into everyday life following time in the Armed Forces.
View more about their support services on their website, britishlegion.org
The British Legion have also created the Battle Back Centre, an initiative aimed at helping those with injuries and disabilities following service. Read more here.
Organisations supporting a range of issues, for Veterans and their families
The Armed Forces Covenant - The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly. Visit this page to find out more about your rights as a Veteran, or a Veteran partner/child. The covenant covers all kinds of areas, including housing, NHS services, schooling, employment and much more. Click here to view their website or click here to view their Advice and Support pages.
Bolton Armed Forces for Veterans charity - Bolton Armed Forces for Veterans charity, offering all manner of advice and support for Veterans in Bolton and the wider area. View their website here.
SSAFA - SSAFA provide a range of services, including mentoring throughout your transition, financial and housing services. View their website here.
You can also view:
https://www.rafbf.org/how-we-help RAF benevolent fund
https://royal-naval-association.co.uk/ charity support Navy veterans
https://soldierscharity.org/ Army benevolent fund
Employment
https://www.rfea.org.uk/ - employment services for Veterans
https://www.veteranemployment.co.uk/ - ETS - Veterans Employment Transition Support - is a social enterprise that brings together charities, businesses and the MOD to improve employment outcomes for veterans, employers and the UK economy
https://helpforheroes.org.uk/ - support for veterans, and their families. Access to mentors, peer support, employment advise and so much more.
Health and Recovery of Veterans and their families
https://blesma.org/ military charity for wounded veterans and their families, offering a wide range of support
https://www.walkingwiththewounded.org.uk/ military charity for wounded veterans and their families, offering a wide range of support
https://www.blindveterans.org.uk/ supports blind veterans and their families
https://www.veteranshearingsupport.co.uk/ We know hearing loss is a common problem for Veterans. Visit here for more information about support that may be available to you.
https://www.combatstress.org.uk/ mental health support for veterans
https://www.veteransservicelse.nhs.uk/alcohol-and-substance-use Veterans mental health transition intervention and liaison service
https://www.scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/ a military charity to help UK armed forces personnel’s bereaved children.
https://www.veteransgateway.org.uk/partners/ - search engine to help you find charities and services that can support you
Health Information and Services supporting Armed Forces and Veterans
Pages you may find informative:
Veterans physical injuries (NHS)
Veterans health FAQs (NHS)
Veterans Mental Health Support (NHS)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (NHS)
Depression (NHS)
NHS offer to Veterans - visit this page to find out more information about the NHS offer to Veterans following the implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Alcohol Support (NHS)
Tom Harrison House - Residential Rehabiliation Centre based in Liverpool for veterans
Veteran Hearing Support - Supporting those with hearing loss
The Life Lounge is an ideal space to take a bit of time out from your day – you’re welcome to drop in at any time. It’s a quiet and relaxing space with mindful prompts and activities to help you to slow down and chill out. Through the Life Lounge, you can also access specialist services to support and promote your mental wellbeing.
The Life Lounge brings together specialist services, free for students to access, including:
The service is open to all current students studying at the University of Bolton and the service is completely free.
