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Families First – Strength Pathways

Supporting families of wounded, injured or sick veterans and serving personnel across Worcestershire and the West Midlands.

The Families First – Strength Pathways project provides tailored support for family members of those who have served, or are still serving, in the Armed Forces and are living with physical injury, mental illness or other long-term health conditions. We understand that when one person is affected, the whole family is impacted.

This project is funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Trust Fund through the Family Focus Programme, and is delivered by STEPWAY CIO across both our Worcestershire and West Midlands Wellbeing Centres.

Who is this for?

This programme is open to:

  • Family members of wounded, injured or sick veterans
  • Family members of serving Armed Forces personnel who are unwell or injured
  • Spouses, partners, parents, carers, siblings and children over the age of 18
    (Younger children are welcome to join in with some of the activities when accompanied by a parent/guardian.)

You do not need a formal diagnosis or to be in crisis to receive support. We’re here for you, whatever your situation.

What support is available?

We offer a wide range of support through this project, including:

  • ✅ Free wellbeing workshops
    Covering topics like managing stress, self-care, communication and coping strategies.
  • ✅ Family bonding activities
    Creative sessions and fun group activities designed to rebuild relationships and create positive shared memories.
  • ✅ Support with mental health and employability
    Help with building confidence, job searching, CV writing and accessing mental health services.
  • ✅ Friendly advice tailored to your needs
    One-to-one or small group support from a compassionate team who understand life in and around the Armed Forces.

Everything we do is focused on helping you build strength, confidence and connection — at your own pace.

Locations

This project runs in:

  • Worcestershire – from the Worcester Wellbeing Centre and the LINK Community Hub (Powick)
  • West Midlands – from our Oldbury Wellbeing Centre and community outreach venues

Sessions run Monday to Friday, with some evening and weekend activities available.

How to Refer

We welcome both professional referrals and self-referrals.

👉 Self-referral:

If you’re a family member and would like to join the programme, just get in touch:

Referral form

👉 Professional referral:

If you are a GP, link worker, teacher, social worker or part of another organisation, you can refer someone using our referral form on the website or by contacting us directly.

All information is handled sensitively, and we will arrange a friendly chat to learn more about how we can help.

Families First – Strength Pathways is here to give families the support they deserve — with warmth, respect and real understanding. You are not alone.