Support for veterans

Veterans Families

Support for Veterans

Adjusting to civilian life after service in the armed forces can be tough. We know, because we are veterans too. People come to see us with a range of different problems. We can help you navigate the services available to you.

If you would like to find out more before our meeting, please click on the links below.

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Jobs And Employment
We offer direct support and signposting for all matters relating to education, training and employment for Veterans.
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Money And Debt Advice
We offer access to expert advice on money matters and debt.
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Substance Use
The V1P Teams are able to advise, signpost and negotiate referrals to specialist substance misuse services within our local area for Veterans and/or their family members.
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Housing
A direct support and signposting service is offered by V1P for all housing matters for Veterans. We also offer housing advice sessions provided by local housing advice agencies and social housing providers.
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Family and Relationships
Direct support and signposting is offered by V1P team for a wide range of relationship issues, including access to legal advice, therapeutic services and guidance in relation to childcare for Veterans.
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Physical Health And Well-Being
Both our Peer Support Worker and clinical staff team offer encouragement for you to look after your physical health and maintain a sense of positive well-being. A physical health assessment is offered to allow for an individually tailored package of support.
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Lifelong Learning And Training
V1P are linked with various local and national partner projects to encourage participation in lifelong learning (education) and training opportunities to support your recovery and growth. This can include adding to your employability skills by going on training or filling in time by volunteering, giving back to your community or peers.
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Socialising - Connecting And Comradeship
At our V1P open access/ drop-in sessions a relaxed, friendly, informal and safe environment awaits Veterans and their families encouraging socialising, meeting fellow Veterans or seeking specific welfare, well-being and / or mental health support and advice. Veterans using the service, in collaboration with Peer Support Workers, can identify specific interest groups and activities as part of V1P programme of events. (see events section)
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Mental Health and Well-being
We offer assistance for Veterans and their families to access support, advice and treatment for any Mental Health concern.

If your Mental Health has been affected by your partner's service we can support you in-house or direct you to relevant services.

How V1P works

Veterans First Point has been developed by Veterans for Veterans and is staffed by Veterans. The service we provide is free at the point of service and is provided by the NHS.

Veterans First Point is part of NHS Scotland. This means when accessing our service you have a number of rights and responsibilities protected under the Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011. To find out more please see: https://www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/health-rights

1Give us a call or drop in to your local centre if you feel you would like some help or advice, whatever that may be

2Have a confidential 1 to 1 conversation with your allocated Peer Support Worker

3Develop a personalised plan outlining any therapies or practical steps needed to help you get back on your feet

4Referral for in-house therapy; job plan

5Ongoing support available from your V1P service team members