Your mental health

Whatever it is you’re facing, we’re here to help – from the day-to-day through to the bigger things.

When life overwhelms, we’re here

The impact of working in the fire service can take its toll – sometimes immediately, sometimes long into the future. Whatever you need, we are here to help you and your family – always.

Whether you’re serving or have now left the fire service, or you’re a family member, you never have to face challenges alone.

We’re here to help with:

One-to-one psychological care

We can offer a number of one-to-one counselling sessions with our experienced psychological therapists, either online or in person.

Reset Programme

Our residential Reset Programme offers a supportive group environment designed to help you build resilience, restore balance, and improve your overall mental health and well-being.

Mental health self-assessment tool

If you're trying to make sense of your feelings, this tool is a gentle first step.

Residential breaks

Rest and Recharge stays at each of our centres are available for those who need a chance to pause, ground themselves, replenish and reset.

Crisis Line

Our Crisis Line is open 24 hours a day, every day for those who are serving or have retired from the UK fire service who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide.

Telephone befriending

We offer volunteer-led befriending calls to individuals who have retired from service.

Bereavement support

Grief can be overwhelming. Our care, support, guidance and resources can help you cope with bereavement, whatever stage you're at in your journey with it.

Wellbeing resources and advice

A range of online tools, self-directed courses and guidance to support you with anxiety, low mood, sleep and more.

Living Well Groups

Our Living Well Groups provide opportunities to come together for a cuppa and a chat with others who understand what it is like to be serving and retired from the UK fire service.

Adam: “I thought I was covering it up, but in reality, I really needed help”

Devon and Somerset firefighter, Adam Payne, shares how a week at Harcombe House provided the reassurance he needed during a challenging period for his mental health.

Adam's Story

A firefighter in a yellow helmet smiles for a selfie outdoors near a muddy area, standing beside an incident command board attached to a fire vehicle.