Pilots, regardless of employment status, will be able to text #WePilots to 85258 and will be put in touch with a trained crisis volunteer via text, who will support and guide them as required.
The service will be provided in partnership with Shout 85258, a 24/7 UK text messaging service for times when people feel they need immediate support.
Independent and anonymous support is available on a range of wellbeing issues, such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, and abuse – problems that many have faced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
It is available 24/7, 365 days a year, and is free to those that need it at the point of use.
