STAND TO

STAND TO STAND TO offers a dedicated Veterans Community Support to Derbyshire’s Ex-Forces community and their families. EMDR if appropriate. Confidentiality….

Part of DAAS and supported by The Armed Forces Covenant Trust and Veterans Foundation STAND TO DERBYSHIRE VETERAN COMMUNITY SUPPORT: What can you expect? STAND TO is a free Veterans Community Support Service which can offer a variety of services or help you to find the right service provider specifically for the needs of veterans and their families throughout Derbyshire, in-house/referral services

include:-

ALCOHOL
Confidential alcohol support offering innovative and evidence based individual, long term support to those who need it across Derbyshire. This can include: Counselling,

• Auricular Acupuncture and Hypnotherapy are also available in some areas.
• 1-2-1 individual support including: ◦ Motivational Interviewing, Substance Misuse Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Harm Reduction, Information and Education. Speak to your worker to access these services. RECONNECT service supports with issues of loneliness, welfare, pension inquirers
Fast referral into counselling. Befriending telephone calls and home visits...
Where necessary, referrals can be made to specialist services including:
•Psychotherapy for a range of Mental Health Issues, including PTSD, Depression and Anxiety
•Housing and Welfare Services
•Benefits and Employment advice services

MESS GROUPS
Currently running throughout the county and missing the camaraderie that veterans enjoyed whilst serving. These are open to any Veterans living in Derbyshire, call in for a brew and a chat. See our website or check on Facebook to check times and venues. VETERAN LED RECOVERY
Join us for walks, indoor climbing walls, cycling, rock box, museum trips and many more activities that help to promote mental and physical well being. We can also offer family and group support where required and also make direct onward referrals for appropriate individual family members. We now have a Veteran Community Hub, Steeplegate, Vicar lane where there is always a warm welcome and the brew kit is mashing. Call in to chat with a fellow Veteran. The service we provide at STAND TO is confidential. This means that we do not give out information about the people we see without their knowledge and consent. However, in some circumstances we do have to share information without their permission. For example, if we know that a child or a vulnerable person is at immediate risk or if we know that a law is being broken we are bound to share this information with the appropriate services. If you have concerns about this, please make contact and speak to one of our team. How do I refer? We always encourage self-referrals; however we also accept referrals from other professional services and agencies. To make a referral please contact the Single Point of Contact for Derbyshire Alcohol Services on 01246 959333 and they will be happy to take your details. From there a STAND TO worker will be in touch as soon as possible

Testimonials

“Absolutely brilliant. Thank you for your support”

“I would like to thank you for all of your help, advice and guidance. I owe you a debt of gratitude”

It’s the final tonight at Ice Sheffield , the RAF Aces are on fire after the 9-3 thrashing of the Army Blades, so it’s a...
04/06/2026

It’s the final tonight at Ice Sheffield , the RAF Aces are on fire after the 9-3 thrashing of the Army Blades, so it’s all down to this evenings game to crown the champions . The Aces or Destroyers, who are you following.

Today we were privileged to be invited to present by ARCPartnership of Nottingham at their supply chain conference. Wher...
03/06/2026

Today we were privileged to be invited to present by ARCPartnership of Nottingham at their supply chain conference. Where we talked about all the good work and support delivered to our Veteran Community, whilst also highlighting the valuable contributions which would be gained by employing Veterans into industry on so many levels.

Its the first wednesday of the month and its Chesterfield MESS group time. Come along for a Brew, Banter and of course B...
02/06/2026

Its the first wednesday of the month and its Chesterfield MESS group time. Come along for a Brew, Banter and of course Biscuits. Time will be from 13:00hrs to 15:00hrs.

Last night a group of our Veterans met up for the Tri Services Ice Hockey at Ice Sheffield for Army Blades v Royal Navy ...
02/06/2026

Last night a group of our Veterans met up for the Tri Services Ice Hockey at Ice Sheffield for Army Blades v Royal Navy Destroyers with the result 4-1 in favour of the Royal Navy this year, with final on Thursday. Great night out. & free entry / parking

01/06/2026

It is with regret that STAND TO will be closed Tuesday afternoon the 2nd of June. This is due to vital staff administration. We hope this won’t cause too much inconvenience for our Veterans and their families. See you as usual on Thursday. Many thanks for your understanding.

So tomorrow folks, “the first of June” is the start of PTSD awareness month. Here at StandTo we are committed to suppor...
31/05/2026

So tomorrow folks, “the first of June” is the start of PTSD awareness month. Here at StandTo we are committed to supporting members of the Veteran Community in all aspects of their journey, if you or member of the wider community are struggling why not pop into the Veterans Community Hub or give us call - 01246959333.

What an absolute privilege to be chosen by our new Council Chairman Jodie Brown to be her nominated charity for the year...
30/05/2026

What an absolute privilege to be chosen by our new Council Chairman Jodie Brown to be her nominated charity for the year ahead. The STAND TO team work hard to support our Veterans, families and serving personnel. We don’t do it for recognition, however when we are supported it means the world to the whole team and our Veterans. THANK YOU!!

New Derbyshire council chairman and vice-chairman announced

Folks this coming week sees the return of the Tri Services Ice Hockey Tournament hosted at Ice Sheffield, always a great...
30/05/2026

Folks this coming week sees the return of the Tri Services Ice Hockey Tournament hosted at Ice Sheffield, always a great atmosphere, and free so what’s not to like. Catch up with old friends and join in with the friendly rivalry.
Hope to see some of you there Monday evening.

29/05/2026

Folks - As we were open earlier in the month for Thinkfest we will not be open this Saturday , back on in June. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Nathan from SSAFA is in the Community Veterans Hub today . If you are looking for support from them pop along for a chat...
29/05/2026

Nathan from SSAFA is in the Community Veterans Hub today .
If you are looking for support from them pop along for a chat.

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Chesterfield
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