Armed forces

Aurora New Dawn

Across the UK

• Domestic abuse
• Stalking
• Rape and sexual abuse
• Armed forces

Serving members of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force, and their family members, who are experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence or stalking. Its Armed Forces team gives one-to-one support and advocacy, including through the Service or criminal justice system, and recovery groups; it supports women and men aged 16 and over, in the UK or overseas. The service is free, confidential and independent of the chain of command, whether or not you have reported to the police.

• Armed forces
• Mental health and emotional support

Veterans of the UK Armed Forces, non-operational reservists and former members of the Merchant Navy who live in the UK and are registered with a UK GP, and their families. It gives mental health treatment and support for trauma from military service, and its website lists military sexual trauma among the kinds of military trauma. You can refer yourself through its helpline or ask your GP to refer you.

• Armed forces
• Victims of crime

Victims and witnesses of serious crime committed by people subject to service law, in the UK or overseas, whether they are serving personnel or civilians. It is part of the Ministry of Defence but independent of the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force chains of command: a Victim Liaison Officer explains your options and, with your consent, arranges support such as an independent sexual or domestic violence advisor. You can contact it yourself for advice, without a referral.

• Armed forces

A confidential helpline for military personnel, Defence civil servants and contractors who have experienced bullying, harassment, sexual harassment or discrimination. Trained advisers give emotional support, practical advice and guidance on the support available, and you can stay anonymous. You do not need to make a formal complaint to use it.

Salute Her UK

• Rape and sexual abuse
• Women
• Armed forces

Women serving in the Armed Forces, women veterans and women at sea affected by sexual assault, bullying or harassment. Trauma-informed counselling and therapy, groups, courses and workshops in a women-only setting, face to face or online.