About the Project
Change Step offers effective support for veterans, their families and carers in Wales – enabling them to access vital support services and tackle serious stress and related issues. The program is delivered by veterans and professionals who understand the unique needs of those who have served in the armed forces. Our team of peer mentors use their own experience to support fellow veterans, their families and carers, with the tools and connections they need to confront challenges in their lives and manage their journey of recovery.
Who do we support?
We support anyone who has been a member of the UK Armed Forces, regular or reserve, and their families and carers to combat serious stress and related issues.
How do we do it?
We use the bond and comradeship shared by Armed Forces veterans to help people change their lives for the better. Our team of peer mentors use their own experience to help veterans, their families, and carers plan for recovery. We undertake a full assessment of all our clients’ requirements and offer one-to-one advice and hands-on guidance for as long as necessary – managing access to specialists, support organisations and activities best suited to their needs. Our peer mentoring approach is proven and effective; research shows that for every £1 spent on Change Step results in around £7 in social benefits – including better wellbeing, reduced loneliness, and a more settled home life for veterans and savings to health services.
Referral
Veterans, their families and carers in Wales are eligible for the service. If you would like to discuss the referral process with us or request more information then please get in contact using the details above.
Mental Health issues for service with VNHS (Wales) must be a service-related trauma injury. No service-related Injuries from service can receive therapy through The Icarus Charity or the Warrior Programme. IPPs and Probation Licence restricted veterans online support only. Veterans must produce some form of validity of service, (No Photographs, Discharge Papers (Red Book) is essential to obtain support from statutory Agencies, for example: VNHS(W) RBL, ABF, SSAFA etc.