Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) – Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
What this organisation does
Seafarers Hospital Society helps support the mental health and wellbeing of seafarers, fishers and their families by funding access to specialist mental health services. Working at sea can be challenging, and these services are designed to provide confidential, accessible support when it is needed.
Who can use the service?
Free support through Togetherall is available to:
- Working Merchant Navy seafarers
- Retired Merchant Navy seafarers
- Fishermen
- Eligible family members
- Individuals of any nationality who are based in the UK and meet the eligibility criteria
Support available
Togetherall
A free online mental health and wellbeing platform offering:
- Anonymous access with a username and password
- A confidential peer-support community
- 24/7 moderation by trained mental health professionals
- Immediate online access after registration
Therapy Centre Services
Professional counselling support available through:
- Face-to-face appointments
- Telephone counselling
- Online video sessions via Google Meet, Zoom or Microsoft Teams
- Initial appointments offered within 24 hours
- Flexible support available from 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday and at weekends
Features and benefits
This service can help you:
- Access mental health support quickly and confidentially
- Speak with qualified professionals
- Receive support in a way that suits your circumstances
- Improve wellbeing, resilience and emotional health
- Access help remotely from anywhere in the UK
How to get help
Register with Togetherall
- Visit: https://account.v2.togetherall.com/join/ckhetj03pp8oa0756cecv9xmc
- Create an anonymous username and password.
- Submit your registration and access support immediately.
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for funded support.
- Check whether a referral is required for counselling services.
- Verify current service availability and appointment times directly with the provider.
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