Defence Gardens Scheme
Provided by: Defence Gardens Scheme
A national network of gardens hosting the delivery and evaluation of nature-based therapy for Armed Forces Service Leavers, Veterans and their Families.
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.
DGS works in partnership with veterans’ charities, military units, community mental health service providers, and gardening projects to develop, deliver, and evaluate nature-based therapy. The network is developing regionally on a ‘Hub and Spoke’ model of community-based mental health care.
We currently offer the following services:
- Resilience and Recovery – An evidenced based 10-week programme combining practical horticulture skills with support for managing common and more severe mental health. Progression Pathways. These are delivered in safe and secure Hub gardens and Prisons.
- Cultivate and Connect – One day health and wellbeing workshops
- Nature and Nurture – One day health and welling being walks
- Seeds of Change – Bespoke 10-week programme for veterans in prison
For our current programme timetable, please visit our website www.defencegardens.org
How do I access this?
- Alliance Member referral
- Self referral
- GP referral
- Referral by third party
Who is eligible for this service?
Support is open to the whole Armed Forces Community
