John: “I would wake up in panics, to the point I was scared of going to sleep”
John Aitchison has candidly shared his journey with mental health challenges to encourage others across the fire service to reach out for help sooner than he did.
Winter Appeal
A gift from you this Christmas can help to provide vital health and wellbeing support to our fire family, when it’s needed most.
How to access support today
Call our Crisis Line for immediate help if you're experiencing suicidal thoughts, or apply for support with your health and wellbeing.
HOPE Programme
A self-directed online wellbeing programme - perfect for building up a toolkit to help you cope with life's challenges
Our stories
Pat: “Fire Fighters Charity has helped keep me connected to the fire family after my husband died”
When Pat Johnson’s beloved husband, Bill, passed away, she not only received support from her own family – but her wider “fire family” too. She shares how, through stays at our centres and Living Well Groups, she’s gone on to establish lifelong friendships.
Lewis: “By managing your mental wellbeing early, you’re ready when life throws challenges your way”
Watch Manager Lewis Jeffery has become one of our volunteer facilitators on the HOPE Programme after discovering the difference it can make to overall mental health first-hand.
Wellbeing Hub
Have you tried our mental health self-assessment tool yet? It's a great place to start if you’re unsure what support is right for you. Try it today and discover some of our online courses, available to you in our Wellbeing Hub.
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