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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.
Self-referrals | GP referrals | Justice referrals | Warm referrals
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.
Families First – Strength Pathways
- Is here to give families the support they deserve — with warmth, respect and real understanding. You are not alone.
Volunteering and FUNDRAISING FOR STEPWAY–
Enjoy the rewarding experience of raising funds in support of STEPWAY. We’re lucky to have some fantastic sponsors, and we’d love for you to join us. Would you like to learn more about how you can get involved?
