Veterans At Ease
If you are looking for veterans mental health help in Glasgow, the Veterans At Ease programme from the Rangers Charity Foundation offers free, confidential and professional mental wellbeing support. This 14-week programme is open to veterans from the Army, Navy and RAF, helping them rebuild confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
About the Veterans At Ease Programme
Veterans At Ease is a dedicated mental health support service for veterans in Glasgow. The project is funded by a £50,788 grant from The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust as part of their Reaching and Supporting Armed Forces Communities programme in 2024.
The programme is:
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Free to attend
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Held on Thursday afternoons
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Delivered in a safe, confidential environment
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Run by a qualified trauma counsellor
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Designed to build emotional resilience and wellbeing
Sessions are delivered by the Foundation’s in-house Trauma Counsellor Jane McLean, supported by one of our experienced community coaches.
What Veterans Can Expect
Throughout the programme, participants will:
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Build confidence and reduce isolation
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Develop emotional coping strategies
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Experience teamwork and camaraderie
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Gain First Aid and Mental Health First Aid qualifications
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Take part in weekly physical activity sessions
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Expand their support network
The course empowers veterans by allowing them to shape the topics and discussions based on their own needs. It provides a safe space to share challenges, experiences and goals.
Our Commitment to the Armed Forces Community
In 2016, Rangers Football Club and the Rangers Charity Foundation signed the Armed Forces Covenant, committing to support serving personnel, veterans and their families. In 2019, we became the first British football club and club charity to receive the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence.
Learn more about the Armed Forces Covenant here: https://www.armedforcescovenant.gov.uk
Register for Veterans at Ease
There are only 16 places available per course. If you are a veteran seeking mental health support in Glasgow, we would love to hear from you. Email us at rangerscharity@rangers.co.uk to register your interest. The programme is delivered at the Ibrox Community Complex between 1pm and 3pm on Thursdays.
For more about our work with the armed forces community, visit our Armed Forces Fund page.
