Help for
Veterans
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Here for you
Here for you
Walk Talk Action provides help and support for veterans and service leavers living in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.
Here you’ll discover what a veteran or service leaver is and the mental health problems that affect them. We’ll also explain the services that WTA offers, which provide help for veterans and service leavers.
What is a veteran or service leaver?
What is a veteran or service leaver?
Here are the descriptions provided by the Ministry of Defence (MoD):
A Veteran is someone who has served for at least one day in HM Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve) or Merchant Mariners who have seen duty on legally defined military operations.
A Service Leaver is a term for someone who is in transition from or has ceased to be a member of HM Armed Forces. The term ‘service leaver’ is typically used in legal documents, as understanding and use of the term ‘veteran’ does vary, not least among those who have served. In fact, many former Armed Forces personnel in the UK do not define themselves as ‘veterans’.
Transition from military life to Civvy Street can be hard and lead to struggles in your mental health. Walk Talk Action can help you back to a better state of mind. We also offer support to families of military personnel.
Mental health issues that affect veterans and service leavers
Mental health issues that affect veterans and service leavers
Common mental health issues among veterans and service leavers include depression, anxiety and alcohol related problems. Although much emphasis has been placed on PTSD, reported cases of the disorder are relatively low. Prevalence among veterans is no greater than it is among civilians.
The causes of mental health issues among veterans and service leavers vary and can be complicated.
How we can help
How we can help
If you’re a veteran or service leaver or you know someone who is, there are several ways that Walk Talk Action can help.
We provide a range of services, all of which encourage you to explore who you are. By discovering your strengths and doing more of what you enjoy most in life, you can achieve a better state of mind.
Here’s what we do to help veterans and service leavers…
Our Retreat
Our Retreat
The Walk Talk Action Retreat in Fenpark is a place where some of our programmes and goals come together. It’s a beautiful space where community members can engage in different programmes, access support, meet other people and learn new skills.
What people think of our services
What people think of our services
Here are just a few of the people who have completed our 10-Step Programme and been kind enough to tell us what they think…
I contacted Teri after losing my dear Mum in lockdown. I was hesitant at first as my confidence had slipped away. But I was soon walking with Teri and the other ladies and gents. We shared stories etc. I thoroughly enjoyed my time out and felt like I had achieved something great.
What a turnaround my life has taken since then. I’m now getting my confidence back. I would recommend Walk Talk Action to anyone who’s struggling in life.
Walk Talk Action has helped me more than anybody could ever imagine. I only have one sentence to put it into words: I can honestly say that I don’t know if I would be here right now, if it wasn’t for their help and support.
Walk talk action has helped me get out of the house, given me some independence away from all the roles in my life and given me a place to truly be me.
Thank you, Teri, I will be forever grateful. You’ve helped me find parts of myself that I thought I’d lost.
I have managed to get back into work and find a new career path. My self-esteem and confidence are on the mend and, honestly, I put most of it down to meeting Teri and Walk Talk Action.
Teri is one of the loveliest people I have ever met and her children are just amazing. Thank you so much for everything. Without you and our Tuesday walks, I don’t think I’d be here now.
