Project Phoenix
How we help veterans under Project Phoenix
Care after Combat provides a mentorship scheme for veterans in North West England and Wales. This is delivered by staff and volunteer mentors (who are mostly veterans themselves or have a close association with the military) that have a true understanding of the difficulties that ex-Armed Forces veterans may face after leaving the military.
Trust is built between mentor and mentee as mentors have experience and knowledge of the military, leading to enhanced development. Mentors provide practical and emotional support, which the veteran can request at any time. A 24/7 helpline is also available in the case of any veteran who finds themselves in a crisis.
How does Project Phoenix work?
Project Phoenix has been built by Care after Combat and other charity partners to combine clinical expertise and interventions into its range of support. It focuses on helping veterans to make good choices for their future, improve their general wellbeing and live stable lives, in order to reduce the reoffending rate.
Over 1000 veterans have received a one-to-one mentorship from Care after Combat, which has proven to be effective as the reoffending rate of veterans has decreased to 1/5th of the national average.
Veterans are supported to be ready for a successful reintegration back into the community due to the one-to-one mentorship they receive up to 12 months before their prison release.
Monthly Forums
Care after Combat also holds monthly forums in prison where possible, where all veterans in custody are welcome to attend. The forums provide veterans with the opportunity to socialise with like-minded people and are also introduced with a psychoeducational aspect throughout each session.
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