A pathway of support for veterans and their families living in Lanarkshire. Designed by veterans, for veterans (and their families) and is staffed by veterans.
Adjusting to civilian life after service in the armed forces can be tough. Most ex-military personnel make a smooth and successful transition to civilian life – some don’t. Veterans First Point is here to help you, if and when you might need that extra help. We will work with you to obtain the right support from those who can best help – when you need it.
Veterans First Point is unique. We are here for veterans and their families who experience any issues moving from a life in the military to living as a civilian. If you have served for one day or more in the military, territorials, reserves or merchant navy (in support of military operations), you are a veteran.
We will work with you to obtain the right support from those who can best help – when you need it.
More Information
Useful Links
Crisis Contacts
- Breathing Space – call 0800 83 85 87 – https://breathingspace.scot/ Â
- Combat Stress – call 0800 138 1619
- Living Life – call 0800 328 9655
- Samaritans – call 116 123 – https://www.samaritans.org/
- NHS 24 – call 111 – https://www.nhs24.scot/
- Police Scotland – call 101
Developed by Veterans for Veterans and is staffed by an alliance of clinicians and Veterans. The service we provide is free at the point of access and provided as part of the NHS.
Credibility
Our team includes staff with personal experience of military life and professionals with extensive experience of working with the welfare and the mental health needs of veterans. We are here to listen, understand and help improve your current situation based around your personal goals.
How we can help?
V1P can help you and will provide links across all the different support organisations. We can provide:
Advice and signposting to specialist organisations ready to help you.
Assistance in accessing community based resources and facilities.
Access to evidence based psychological treatments.
CONTACT
Address
Veterans First Point Lanarkshire,
Houldsworth Centre,
Kenilworth Avenue,
WISHAW,
ML2 7LP
For enquiries:
Tel: 0300 303 3051
Email: LanarkshireV1P@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Web:Â www.veteransfirstpoint.org.uk
