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”

Today we are happy to promote two locations, firstly the extremely friendly super people at Walton Hospital , Chesterfie...
18/06/2026

Today we are happy to promote two locations, firstly the extremely friendly super people at Walton Hospital , Chesterfield who are Veteran Aware - please let them know at reception or with your health care professional’s that you served.
Secondly why not visit on Wednesdays our peaceful community garden in the grounds of Scarsdale NHS Centre, Nightingale Close off Newbold Rd, Chesterfield - the perfect place to sit and read or have a informal chat with a friend or old comrade.

This week on Thursday the 18th June we have Swadlincote MESS group from 12:00hrs to 14:00hrs. Why not pop in for a Brew,...
17/06/2026

This week on Thursday the 18th June we have Swadlincote MESS group from 12:00hrs to 14:00hrs. Why not pop in for a Brew, Banter and Biscuits with one of our friendly chaps.
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*GOOD NEWS* Everyone loves a good news story - today after some tremendous work by the StandTo team with our partners of...
16/06/2026

*GOOD NEWS* Everyone loves a good news story - today after some tremendous work by the StandTo team with our partners of Fiona G , Liz G , Amy and team , finally Digby at we have got our Submariner Veteran , James off the street where he has been living homeless for a while. He is extremely happy and ready to move on with his journey .
Thanks Everybody

Its that time again for Buxton MESS group. This Tuesday, 16th June, from 10:00hrs to 12:00hrs at St Annes Parish Centre,...
15/06/2026

Its that time again for Buxton MESS group. This Tuesday, 16th June, from 10:00hrs to 12:00hrs at St Annes Parish Centre, SK17 6PX. Why not come along for a cuppa and chat.

Today marks the surrender  of Argentine Forces on the Falklands Islands ending a conflict that lasted 74 days. We rememb...
14/06/2026

Today marks the surrender of Argentine Forces on the Falklands Islands ending a conflict that lasted 74 days. We remember the 255 British Military personnel lost and the 3 islanders.
This conflict holds memories for quite a few of our Veteran Community and we stand with them and continue to offer our friendship and support.

So as parties exit Defence and MOD positions and with a re-shuffle we have a new Veteran Minister promoted in place. Ex ...
13/06/2026

So as parties exit Defence and MOD positions and with a re-shuffle we have a new Veteran Minister promoted in place. Ex RAF Wing Commander Calvin Bailey MBE - welcome to the community, let’s give him time to settle and hope he helps us all on our journey to support each other.

Folks - places available for Armed Forces Weekend ( the Saturday) in Cleethorpes free bus trip for The Veteran Community...
12/06/2026

Folks - places available for Armed Forces Weekend ( the Saturday) in Cleethorpes free bus trip for The Veteran Community sponsored by Derbyshires very own Armed Forces Champion Tony Wilson. See the details of both travel and the day.
StandTo will be open for a brew and meeting point - what’s not to enjoy after all the hard years put in serving your country - Time to Celebrate
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11/06/2026

What a fantastic day was had by all our StandTo Archers. 23 of our Veterans attended for 4 hours of tuition and competitions at Ripley. Great fun was had and stories shared . Thanks to Josh for the footage and pics along with the Gazebo to protect from the sun ( what sun you mean rain) only showers.

Good luck today to our Archers as they endeavour to become our “Robin Hood” with the three already acclaimed rapscallion...
10/06/2026

Good luck today to our Archers as they endeavour to become our “Robin Hood” with the three already acclaimed rapscallions.

As we go into week two of PTSD Awareness Month, it’s time to check in with the brothers and sisters of service. Go on gi...
09/06/2026

As we go into week two of PTSD Awareness Month, it’s time to check in with the brothers and sisters of service. Go on give your buddy a call let them know you are here for them no matter what . Bring them down to StandTo Veterans Community Hub - spread the word, if they can’t get down give them our number 01246 959333, or point them to one of the services to support them

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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