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Find support services for veterans and family members – from local organisations to support available across Scotland, get help with health, wellbeing, and more.
Ahoy There! offers boat and fishing trips for veterans and their families
Discover archaeology. Build confidence. Find your next steps. FREE, FRIENDLY PROGRAMME TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE IN MIDLOTHIAN MOVE TOWARDS EMPLOYMENT!
Arts and crafts for the Armed Forces Community.
Supports blind and partially sighted veterans by enhancing their independence and participation in society through assistive technology.
Battling The Odds provided by RCA Trust. We have recently began a project specifically funded for supporting the Armed Forces Community when it comes to the impacts of gambling harms on the individuals and loved ones as part of the Armed Forces Gambling Support Network.
BRAVEHOUND provides and trains assistance dogs to support military veterans who carry invisible wounds related to their military service.
At Care after Combat, we are dedicated to providing unwavering support to former British Armed Forces personnel in the justice system and their families.
Combat Stress provides specialist mental health treatment and support for UK veterans experiencing complex conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Alongside clinical care, peer support services connect veterans to share experiences and support recovery, led by those with lived experience. Family support services help partners and relatives understand mental health challenges and play an active role in recovery. Support is delivered across the UK through online, community-based, and 24-hour helpline services for both veterans and their families.
Community Veterans Support has been a beacon of hope for armed forces veterans for over 12 years, dedicated to meeting them at their point of need. Initially created to help veterans transition from military to civilian life, it has evolved into a comprehensive drop-in and support centre that operates five days a week:
Outdoor Hub for those with Military connections
Defence Gardens Scheme (DGS) is a national network of gardens which host the delivery and evaluation of nature-based therapy for Armed Forces Service Leavers, Veterans and their Families.
DMWS provide physical, mental health and specialist wellbeing support to those with an Armed Forces connection and those in frontline public services.
Sight Scotland’s Digital Hub increases access to a variety of digital opportunities via telephone for veterans
Supporting the LGBTQ+ veterans community
Opportunities for veterans to engage in sporting opportunities within their local communities, providing responsive, person-centred support.
Supporting women whose partners serve or have served in the Armed Forces, through organising and delivering adventurous activities, both in the UK and abroad.
Social club for veterans and their families serving the local community with events and practical support.
A vibrant and adaptable community space, open seven days a week from Places for People
Help for Heroes supports those who’ve served in the UK Armed Forces or have worked under UK command and their families, no matter when or where they served.
Sight Scotland’s independent living support for visually impaired veterans
Kiltmaking for Veterans is a practical, skills-based course for Scottish veterans, delivered by Làmhan and taught by veteran and professional kiltmaker Hannah MacFarlane of Thistle and Cloth.
Sight Scotland at Linburn and Hawkhead activity hubs
Free counselling service for the Deaf, deafened, or hard of hearing community in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Lothians Veterans Centre (LVC) provides person-centred, holistic advice and support to veterans and their families primarily throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians through our drop-in centre, collaboration with partner organisations, and social events and activities.
Scotland’s award-winning military museum.
Valor Her is a dedicated trauma service for UK female veterans, specialising in recovery from military sexual trauma (MST) and related mental health difficulties.
Supporting former and current armed forces and emergency service personnel with the meaningful activity of model making. We take self referrals and clinical referrals for those that believe a hobby will help with well being. We also run face to face modelling sessions and online sessions throughout the week.
NOVA Scotland provides trauma-informed, person-centred support to Veterans in Scotland who are at risk of, or already in contact with, the criminal justice system.
On Course Foundation (OCF) delivers positive provision for wounded, injured and sick Service personnel and veterans – supporting their recovery and successful transition through confidence building golf activities and the opportunity for employment in the industry. Golf is the ‘hook’ and is one of a few sports that can be played on a level playing field regardless of injury, illness or issue – engaging beneficiaries in outdoor, physical activity which allows them to focus on what they can do.
Outdoor experiences in the heart of a 50-acre ancient woodland in North East Scotland.
Supporting the wellbeing of serving, reservist and veteran military families through free books, shared reading, scrapbooks and book clubs.
Rock2Recovery provide life-changing coaching and support, helping veterans and their families find purpose and build a more positive future.
The RNBT exists to support Royal Navy Ratings and Royal Marines Other Ranks, both serving and served, and their loved ones, through life’s challenges.
Available for military veterans who are currently in or are at risk of becoming involved in Scotland’s Justice System.
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) charity is the national support body for Men’s Sheds across Scotland (over 210). It helps communities set up and sustain Men’s Sheds (that are open to all men aged 18+) by providing guidance, resources, and a strong network of shared experience.
SVR provides supported housing for all former members of the UK Armed Forces who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
A citizens advice service dedicated to those who have worked, or continue to work at sea – along with their families
For the relief of parents, their children, and close family members suffering from the consequences of divorce/separation.
Opportunities for veterans to engage in sporting opportunities within their local communities, providing responsive, person-centred support.
Details of the Sporting Memories sessions which are currently open across Greater Glasgow and Clyde. These sessions are free to attend and ideal for those aged 50+ looking for a regular activity to be a part of.
Details of the Sporting Memories sessions which are currently open across Lothian. These sessions are free to attend and ideal for those aged 50+ looking for a regular activity to be a part of.
Details of the Sporting Memories sessions which are currently open across Tayside. These sessions are free to attend and ideal for those aged 50+ looking for a regular activity to be a part of.
Details of the Sporting Memories sessions which are currently open in Fife. These sessions are free to attend and ideal for those aged 50+ looking for a regular activity to be a part of.
Details of the Sporting Memories sessions which are currently open in the Forth Valley. These sessions are free to attend and ideal for those aged 50+ looking for a regular activity to be a part of.
Details of the Sporting Memories sessions which are currently open in Lanarkshire. These sessions are free to attend and ideal for those aged 50+ looking for a regular activity to be a part of.
Details of the Sporting Memories sessions which are currently open across Shetland. These sessions are free to attend and ideal for those aged 50+ looking for a regular activity to be a part of.
Details of the Sporting Memories sessions which are currently open across the Western Isles. These sessions are free to attend and ideal for those aged 50+ looking for a regular activity to be a part of.
Stand Easy Productions is community theatre company. They run creative projects with military veterans and their families, as well as retired emergency responders and health/social care staff.
Walking With The Wounded provides personalised Care Coordination for veterans, offering a single point of contact to address challenges such as housing, health, employment, debt, and social isolation.
At The Journey, we envision a world where everyone feels supported and empowered to live ‘Primed for Life’ through fitness, health, and wellness services.
Thistle Foundation works with people who have served, and/or their families, living with physical and/or mental health long term conditions or difficult life circumstances.
Unforgotten Forces is a partnership of 17 leading charities working together to boost the health and wellbeing of all in Scotland age 60 and older who served one day or more with the British Armed Forces.
Vector24 is a Scottish charity providing free holistic transport support and intelligent signposting to all members of the Armed Forces community, Merchant Navy and Seafarers, including family members and dependent adults and children across the whole of Scotland.
A 14 week project aimed at supporting veterans mental wellbeing from Rangers Charity Foundation
A nationwide chaplaincy service providing pastoral care to our veterans and their families promoting hope, healing and acceptance
Support the Armed Forces Community, Veterans and their families with in the Lanarkshire area.
A drop in cafe for veterans to relax and enjoy other veterans company.
Veterans Scotland is an umbrella body of over 90 organisations giving a voice to the Armed Forces and veteran community in Scotland.
A Veteran and Family Creative, Wellbeing, Friendship Network supporting Veterans and their families through arts, crafts and creative activities across Scotland
Vision Rehabilitation Specialists provide expert assessments and training to ensure our veterans maintain or regain their independence and safety in everyday life.
A safe place for veterans to socialise with others in similar circumstances and learn about Services that may be of benefit to them.
For veterans, serving personnel and their families. Free, friendly archaeology- based Wellbeing sessions in the grounds of Newbattle Abbey College, Dalkeith, Midlothian. Mondays, 10:00-13:00 starting Monday 28th September weekly until Monday 7th December (no class on 12th or 19th October).