Nova Scotland
Support Type:
Need supported:
- Accommodation / Homelessness
- Advocacy
- Alcohol
- Domestic Abuse
- Drugs
- Employability / Training / Career
- Family Support
- Financial Inclusion
- Gambling
- Health / Wellbeing
- Life Skills
- Mental Health
- Military Veterans
- Older People
- Peer Mentoring
- Sectarian / Hate Crime
- Sexual Offending
- Short-term Prisoners
- Social Isolation
- Women
- Young People
Aim/Purpose:
The shift into non-military life can bring challenges that can lead to veterans feeling detached and in between military and civilian worlds. The reality for many is that this can potentially lead to housing problems, debt, health issues, PTSD, or drug and alcohol misuse. Which can in turn lead to some veterans being at risk of offending. Nova Scotland’s specialist team is drawn from those who have served in the Armed Forces, as well as partners, children and parents of those who serve or have served. Other members of the team have worked in the police, probation, prisons or charity sector. Our team is trained in Information Advice and Guidance, Level 4, and Mental Health First Aid. We are able to identify and engage with veterans because we understand their unique circumstances. Nova Scotland works across all needs and delivers practical and emotional support. We work to engage veterans in healthcare including registration with GPs and, for those with mental health needs, referrals into the NHS’s specialist veterans mental health provision.
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Further Information:
This service is for ex-military veterans who, for whatever reason, find themselves in contact with the justice system