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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, Stand To had the pleasure of joining Simon, Darren and the Veteran Poolsbrook Walking and Breakfast Group for a l...
14/10/2026

Today, Stand To had the pleasure of joining Simon, Darren and the Veteran Poolsbrook Walking and Breakfast Group for a lovely stroll around Poolsbrook. Thank-you to everyone for making us feel welcome—it was a thoroughly enjoyable morning filled with good company, warm hospitality and plenty of lively conversation.

This week on Thursday the 15th October we have our Swadlincote MESS group from 12:00hrs to 14:00hrs. Why not pop along f...
12/10/2026

This week on Thursday the 15th October we have our Swadlincote MESS group from 12:00hrs to 14:00hrs. Why not pop along for a Brew, Banter and Biscuits with one of our very friendly chaps.

This coming Wednesday 7th Oct we have the MESS group at the Chesterfield hub. Come along for a Brew and the obligatory B...
05/10/2026

This coming Wednesday 7th Oct we have the MESS group at the Chesterfield hub. Come along for a Brew and the obligatory Banter and biscuits from 13:00hrs to 15:00hrs. Be aware that due to Stand To running an event earlier in the day the hub will not be open before 13:00hrs.

This Thursday October 1st STAND TO will be celebrating 2 years in the Veteran Community Hub,  come along and celebrate w...
30/09/2026

This Thursday October 1st STAND TO will be celebrating 2 years in the Veteran Community Hub, come along and celebrate with us! We will be having a few nibbles and chuckles to celebrate. We would love to see old friends and new!!

On Wednesday we had an impromptu walk, to replace the cycle ride, from Holme Hall country park around Linacre reservoirs...
28/09/2026

On Wednesday we had an impromptu walk, to replace the cycle ride, from Holme Hall country park around Linacre reservoirs. The veterans who were not so mobile had a promenade around the bottom lakes with the more adventurous, carrying on around the mostly empty, reservoirs. There was lots of chatter, and laughter, sharing their experience in the military with each other. The walk ended back at the friendly café in the country park, where the group enjoyed a well-earned brew together.

For our STAND TO families who live in and around Glossop,  Please see information for the Glossop Arts Project,  it is f...
28/09/2026

For our STAND TO families who live in and around Glossop, Please see information for the Glossop Arts Project, it is for young people of school years 5-13.
They deliver art and wellbeing for people who might be struggling with things like anxiety or low mood, lack of confidence or self-esteem, people who might feel socially isolated and just want a bit
of time out with other like-minded people. If you believe this could benefit your child or young adult please get in touch with STAND TO and we will be happy to put a referral across to them on your behalf.

Had a lovely young man Robert and his Dad visit us in the VCH today. He is an army cadet from 4th Bolsover Cadets.  They...
26/09/2026

Had a lovely young man Robert and his Dad visit us in the VCH today. He is an army cadet from 4th Bolsover Cadets. They have affiliations with the Royal engineers and are looking for new Cadet Adult Volunteers. If you are interested and fancy a new challenge please see the attached poster and get in touch.

Last night we had the pleasure of attending Buddy Buddy,  Due to unforeseen circumstances Jonty was running a little lat...
25/09/2026

Last night we had the pleasure of attending Buddy Buddy, Due to unforeseen circumstances Jonty was running a little late, so Cllr Tony Wilson stepped in to share his own story until Jonty and his wife arrived. The evening cemented just how much our veterans and families have sacrificed for us all. Amazing stories thank you for sharing them with us all. It was honestly an absolute privilege. Last but not least thank you to Buddy Buddy for so graciously hosting the evenings event attended by so any veterans.

Calling all veterans,  its the end of another month and only means one thing!! MESS group at STAND TO.  RV for a bacon o...
24/09/2026

Calling all veterans, its the end of another month and only means one thing!! MESS group at STAND TO. RV for a bacon or sausage sandwich and this month we will be having cake in the afternoon too. We are asking for your help with a Collaboration LAB. The Armed Forces Covenant would like to you answer a few questions nothing difficult you don't need to be in the 1% club. See you Saturday between 09.00hrs and 15.00hrs.

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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