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”

Folks we have the StandTo Veterans Community Hub open this Armistice Day it’s for you to use as a RV point, meet up with...
07/11/2025

Folks we have the StandTo Veterans Community Hub open this Armistice Day it’s for you to use as a RV point, meet up with family and friends from our service . Enjoy a brew / Wet or two (nato standard if you like) . Tell stories and dits before the March - bimble if you like.
But come and enjoy the day.

At StandTo we are proud to serve our Veteran Community - this is a 12 months a year job.Remember a Veteran is not just f...
06/11/2025

At StandTo we are proud to serve our Veteran Community - this is a 12 months a year job.
Remember a Veteran is not just for Remembrance Day to be wheeled out and used by unscrupulousness of businesses, scammers or Walter Mitty.
Be vigilant people and support our Veterans by helping recognised network members and the Veterans themselves.

Come and join us during Remembrance week,  Place your memory on our Wall of Remembrance. Always a warm welcome.         ...
04/11/2025

Come and join us during Remembrance week, Place your memory on our Wall of Remembrance. Always a warm welcome.

Come and join us this Wednesday, 5th November 1300 to 1500hrs in the Veteran Community Hub, Chesterfield, for the MESS (...
04/11/2025

Come and join us this Wednesday, 5th November 1300 to 1500hrs in the Veteran Community Hub, Chesterfield, for the MESS (Mutual Ex Services Support) Group!
No booking required just turn up for a brew and chat!

Please join us on Sunday 9th November at 12.00 till 13.30 for coffee, cake and remembering our fallen.  All welcome!    ...
31/10/2025

Please join us on Sunday 9th November at 12.00 till 13.30 for coffee, cake and remembering our fallen. All welcome!

How wonderful to receive a hand made donation from Ray Benson. He lovingly crafted a model of the Ark Royal an aircraft ...
30/10/2025

How wonderful to receive a hand made donation from Ray Benson.
He lovingly crafted a model of the Ark Royal an aircraft carrier.
A welcome addition to the Veteran community Hub.



This Saturday (25th) we are open between 0900hrs and 1500hrs pop down have a brew and a biscuit - if you make it before ...
24/10/2025

This Saturday (25th) we are open between 0900hrs and 1500hrs pop down have a brew and a biscuit - if you make it before 1200hrs you are more than welcome to access a lovely bacon /sausage sandwich.

23/10/2025

“It was inspiring to visit STAND TO and see first-hand the vital work they're doing to support our veterans.”

23/10/2025

"ATTENTION" unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances-Swadlincote Mess group will be cancelled today.
Please call us on 01246 959333 if you require any further information.
apologies to all those who regularly attend this group-chocolate biscuits next time.

Hi All. Our next walk will be on 5th November from Pools brook, walking down the canal to Chesterfield then on to the hu...
22/10/2025

Hi All. Our next walk will be on 5th November from Pools brook, walking down the canal to Chesterfield then on to the hub for a hot brew. If you would like to participate, give us a call on 01246 959333 for more information.

A great selection of ornaments and pictures are available in the Veteran Community Hub kindly donated by a member of our...
21/10/2025

A great selection of ornaments and pictures are available in the Veteran Community Hub kindly donated by a member of our military family. Call in and get your poppies also.

Hi All. Tuesday 21st October we have Buxton MESS group from 10:00hrs to 12:00hrs. Pop in for a Brew, biscuits and a chat...
20/10/2025

Hi All. Tuesday 21st October we have Buxton MESS group from 10:00hrs to 12:00hrs. Pop in for a Brew, biscuits and a chat at the St Annes parish centre.

Address

15 Steeplegate, Vicar Lane
Chesterfield
S401SA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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