COVID 19 UPDATE: We are taking referrals as usual, but due to the current restrictions on social distancing, we are only able to provide telephone and online appointments at this time.
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STAND TO is an alcohol service dedicated to Derbyshire’s Ex-Forces community.
​Whether you were Regular or Reserve forces, served 22 years or 22 days (or less!) STAND TO are here to help.
We cover the whole of Derbyshire (with the exception of Derby City).
Our dedicated, experienced and highly trained staff (most of whom have direct experience of the Armed Forces) have a particular awareness of the issues veterans and their families may experience. 
We acknowledge, understand and appreciate the sacrifices that ex-forces personnel and their families have made. We understand some of the challenges individuals may face in admitting their alcohol use is a problem and the conflict often felt in asking for support. 
​We work closely with other organisations in the local area to deliver a comprehensive service for those affected by alcohol misuse.

 Have you ever considered the impact of your drinking on your health?
We offer advice and support to minimise the risks to your health from drinking. 
How your drinking affects your relationships with family and friends?
Our Alcohol Workers have experience of working with Veterans and their families.
How much your drinking is costing you financially?
We can refer you or signpost you to relevant organisations for help and advice.
Do you use alcohol to help you cope with stress or mental health issues?
STAND TO can provide access to DAAS in-house counselling team or refer you to veteran-specific mental health services. 
Are you ready for a change? STAND TO are ready when you are.....
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What can you expect?
STAND TO is a free, confidential alcohol support service offering evidence based individual, long term support to those who need it throughout Derbyshire.
This can include:

•   Referral to a dedicated Nurse Prescriber
•   1-2-1 individual support including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural  Therapy, Relapse Prevention, 
•   Harm Reduction, Information, Advice and Guidance
•   Counselling
•   Complimentary Therapies available in some areas
•   Signposting and direct referral to other Veterans’ and Families organisations and services

We always encourage self-referrals, however we also accept referrals from other professionals, services and agencies.
An online referral form is located at the foot of each web page on this site.
​To make a referral please call the Single Point of Contact for Derbyshire Alcohol Advice Service on 01246 206 514 and they will be happy to take your details and guide you through the referral process. A STAND TO worker will contact you to arrange an assessment either in your home, at the DAAS office or a venue of your choice.

For those affected by substance misuse, referral to Derbyshire Recovery Partnership may be appropriate.

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Confidentiality
The service we provide at STAND TO is confidential. This means that we do not give out information about the people we see without their knowledge and consent. In some circumstances we do have to share information without permission. For example, if we know that a child or a vulnerable person is at immediate risk or if we know that a law is being broken we are bound to share this information with the appropriate services. If you have any concerns about this, please contact us and speak to a member of our team.