Valkyrie reaches out to Armed Forces Veterans who may be struggling with mental health conditions, alcohol and drug addiction or transition to civilian life.

Being able to share problems, difficulties and fears in the company of peers who have walked in the same boots and lived and experienced the same lifestyle is an empowering process. This environment enables others within the group to offer suggestions and coping strategies that have worked for them.

Through attendance at our events, veterans will be provided with support to address their identified needs and to overcome barriers to transition into civilian life and accessing civilian support services in the longer term.

The mixed composition of our team reinforces this, bringing both veteran and civilian team members together to deliver elements of support based on the best expertise.

Feedback from those who have attended our events has shown that attendance can improve individuals' wellbeing and resilience and reduce the risk of their health or circumstances deteriorating.

Our team are able to offer support with practical issues such as accommodation, finances and training through our link with our local Royal British Legion branch.

Our respite and recovery events are always free to attend and include axe throwing and archery workshops with wellbeing support available at all times.

A short testimonial sent in by one of our veterans:

After struggling with my mental health for the past 7 years, getting in trouble with the Police, getting into debt, losing my job and considering suicide to the point I was sat on the railway bridge waiting for a train to come, I reached out for help.

I was put onto a counselling program which I’ve been with for the past 3 years.

I came across Valkyrie Wilderness Workshops on Facebook, what they stood for really resonated with me and I made contact. I was invited to one of their Veterans Retreats.

Following that first camp I was told by my therapist that I’ve taken over 6 months off my recovery program due to the time with the Valkyrie Team.

Valkyrie has given me the courage, confidence, and inspiration from fellow Veterans at the camp to embrace my therapy and take control of my mind once more.

Team Valkyrie and the fellow Veterans accepted me without judgement, remark or bias. They made me realise I’m not worthless or less of a man for going through what I have.