Monday, 25th August 10am-12pm
Where West Midlands Fire Service Headquarters, 99 Vauxhall Road, Birmingham, B7 4HW Near Duddeston Train Station 20 minute walk from Moor St Station, Number 14 bus runs to Vauxhall Rd. *Travel expenses will be reimbursed. | Shoulder to Shoulder volunteer mentoring programme supports ex-service men and women who are recovering from mental health issues or having difficulty adjusting to civilian life. We also support veterans’ families, recognising that there is often little acknowledgement of the unique challenges they face. |
- Meet other veterans and mentors
- Socialise and have coffee
- Hear from other service providers for veterans
It's estimated of the 22,530 personnel who left the regular Armed Forces last year, over 27% will have a mental health disorder. Many service leavers go on to struggle to adjust to civilian life, leading to offending, dependence on alcohol and drugs, homelessness and mental health problems. Shoulder to Shoulder offer mentoring, monthly drop in services and support for families across the West Midlands and Erskine
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