End the Silence
Start the Conversation
Our aim is to increase knowledge, awareness and understanding around mental health, and the impact of poor mental health.
Through education we can all learn to recognise symptoms of poor mental health in ourselves and in each other.
We believe that mental health needs to be destigmatised and treated as seriously as physical health.
HELP - Jim's Story is a fund under the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) umbrella. HELP work within the Royal Navy and its industry partners.
Jim’s Story
Poor mental health is still something many people find difficult to talk about when experiencing it themselves and when observing it in other people. In July 2020, Jim died by suicide. Until that point, nobody close to him had known he was suffering.
What we do
HELP – Jim's Story has been created by Jim's family and friends who are driven to try and identify and support those who are suffering in silence by signposting them to the help they need. Our aim is to prevent another person suffering as Jim did and another family having to deal with such devastation to their lives.
The aim of this fund is to educate people, raise awareness and to give people a deeper understanding of mental health and the factors that affect wellbeing; as well as providing people with the practical skills and knowledge needed to spot the triggers and signs of poor mental health and give people the confidence to step in and support where needed.
Get involved
We are nothing without your support.
For one-off donations, use the button below and donate via Just Giving.
If you are looking to make HELP - Jim’s Story your nominated charity or you would like to fundraise for us, we would love to hear more about what you are up to. Please use the contact form below.
If you need help with your mental health now, please contact one of the organisations listed here. Support is available, and your health matters.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 111 and select option 2 to be connected to the crisis team in your area.
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24-Hour Military Mental Health Helpline.
Free, confidential helpline available to all serving military personnel and to families and friends that may have concerns.
Website: combatstress.org.uk
E-mail: helpline@combatstress.org.uk
Tel: 0800 323 4444 open 24/7
Text: 07537 404 719
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Provides a safe place to talk about anything that's bothering you, 24/7.
Website: samaritans.org
E-mail: Jo@samaritans.org
Tel: 116 123
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Free confidential helpline and e-mail service providing support independent of the military chain of command.
Website: ssafa.org.uk
Tel: 0800 731 4880 open 9:00 - 17:30 Monday - Friday
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A safe anonymous 24/7 online community where you can talk to people, who feel like you; whilst guided by trained professionals.
Website: togetherall.com
E-mail: theteam@togetherall.com
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“Our mission is to save and change the lives of those in our Armed Forces, our veteran community and their families who are affected by stress. Our approach is to inspire, coach and motivate towards a more positive future. “
Website rock2recovery.co.uk
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“Our programme enables individuals to manage their emotions and to develop the resilience, focus and motivation to succeed in today’s world. The programme has been developed over the last ten years to meet the demands and challenges experienced by past and present members of the armed forces and their families.”
Website: warriorprogramme.org.uk
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“We are an NHS charity hosted by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust dedicated to preventing suicide. We work in collaboration with NHS trusts, non-profit organisations, local authorities, businesses and individuals to raise awareness of suicide and its contributing factors. We aim to break the stigma that surrounds suicide and enable leaders to drive meaningful action to help prevent suicide in the UK and beyond.”
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions, but please remember we cannot provide support for mental health crises, please use the helplines listed above.