No Duff

“No Duff” is Military Coms meaning “This is Not a Drill”. We are a group of serving and former service personnel who along with our civilian colleagues recognise the need to support rank and file personnel, both serving and retired, who as a result of service suffer from mental health illness. We draw on each other’s service skills and attributes to help those that are affected by their service with mental health. We go further than most as we believe not just the individual is hurting but the whole family gets affected.

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Our work in suicide prevention

We operate a 24-hour helpline for our users every day of the year. In addition to our website, we maintain an active presence on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. We monitor social media to identify members of HM Armed Forces, Veterans, Emergency Medical Services, HMP, NHS, and Animal Rescue Services who may be struggling with their mental health. While we are not a counselling service, we offer a listening ear and signpost users to other organisations for further support. When necessary, we take action to assist users who feel unable to cope. We are also proud to be active members of All Call Signs, supporting efforts to locate missing veterans.

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Our current priorities

Our priorities include the prevention of suicide among members of HM Armed Forces, Veterans, Emergency Medical Services, HMP, NHS, and Animal Rescue Services. We are committed to preventing self-harm, alcohol misuse, and substance abuse. Expanding our outreach efforts is a key focus, as we aim to connect with more individuals in need. Additionally, we are working on developing an assistance dog programme to support our users in managing their mental health.

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Our current challenges

We face a significant lack of funding, which limits our ability to expand and enhance our services. There is a pressing need for professional support, such as access to qualified counsellors, to better assist our users. While we are well-known among veterans, further networking and outreach are essential to increase awareness and build stronger connections within the wider community.

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