We are proud to have MP Johnny Mercer, the UK Government Minster For Veterans Affiars as our Patron.
Team work makes the dream work
OP FORTITUDE - Ending Veteran Homelessness Together
In July 2023 The Block agreed to sign up as a referral partner to the OP Fortitude campaign. The Block has eight single occupancy bedsit flats used as non to low level supported housing. The concept of the Block stays the same, "bridge the gap" and support charitible and not for profit organisations who support veterans in need.
Big hanks to our fundraisers, without you we would not be able to do what we do!
Our office is open every:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 13:30 until 17:00 for crisis prevention services including housing and mental health support.
Liverpool veterans drop in - a safe space
Any service personnel will tell you stories about being in the Block, that is the name given to the place where service personnel are accommodated whilst at their barracks. A space that makes service personnll feel welcome and possibly even feel at home and always safe.
Although our office is nothing like an Army barracks it does contain a similar atmosphere and likeminded vibe which is delivered by our management and team of volunteers who all have their own affiliation to the military.
Liverpool veterans drop in - a safe space
LGBT* Military Personnel.
Fighting With Pride is a trusted and respected LGBT+ military charity that has lived experience and knowledge to support organisations wanting to develop or improve their LGBT+ welcome and support services. LGBT+ Veterans, serving personnel and families will be more confident approaching support organisations where they see a marker that assures them of a welcome reception
- Warmly welcome LGBT+ Veterans, serving personnel and their families
- Ensure all staff volunteers and members have an awareness of the different challenges faced by LGBT+ people, in particular, those who were impacted by the Armed Forces’ “gay ban”
- Have a clear understanding of the needs of LGBT+ Veterans, serving personnel and their families and tailoring support to meet their needs
- Recognise, that fo
The Mission: Nobody is alone
Our mission is to never leave a brother or sister behind, we offer emergency and short term accommodation in the form of a halfway house for those in crisis and more permanent accommodation solutions at a manageable rent, we work with a number of landlord partners and agencies across the region in order to provide housing opportunities to new service leavers and ex-forces here in Liverpool. We are an official partner to OP FORTITUDE , Supported housing offering Non to Low level supported housing.
We help clients to navigate the sometimes-challenging landscape of transitioning into civilian life after service in the Armed Forces.
Type of support we offer
We offer a wide range of support including on site holistic therapies, assisting veterans with OP courage NHS veteran’s mental health service and direct referrals to supported housing schemes across the U.K We also provide advice and assistance with addiction, recovery and many training and employment opportunities.
- MENTAL HEALTH AND OP COURAGE REFERRALS
- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNATIES
- ADDICTION AND RECOVERY ADVICE
- CRISIS PREVENTION
- CIVILIAN TRANSITION
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- BREWS AND BANTER
Veterans assistance
There is a lot of help and support out there for veterans and those who are leaving the Armed forces, we can signpost you and help you navigate the vast landscape of support services.
The Block Half way house
Our ‘Halfway House’ scheme and eligibility.
The Block Walton road Liverpool.
Crisis means – about to be made homeless and all efforts to secure social housing have been explored or have been delayed.
Eligibility means
- you need to be a veteran who has served in the British Armed Forces.
We have a zero tolerance to drugs and alcohol at the Block.
You need to be at risk of homelessness or already homeless in order to meet our eligibility criteria.
These are not permanent solutions but a way to bridge the gap and we will work with you to secure social or supported housing that suits your needs.
Please note, The Block has a alcohol and drug and zero tolerance policy, If you are in crisis as a result of addiction in any form (drug, alcohol or gambling) you must engage with a relevant services to address this, we will signpost you and support you through this significant change. We have trusted list of veteran friendly partners who work with us to support all our clients.
We understand that it can be difficult but we need to set you on a course of support, intervention and ultimately future prevention and ensure you are supported adequately along the way.
The Mind Force retreat Project
What is ‘Mind Force Retreat’
A non-clinical retreat project that focuses on therapy pathways in natural environments, designed by Veterans for Veterans, armed forces and the Blue Light Emergency services community. Bringing like-minded people together to deliver mindfulness tools, soul training, respite, it provides relief from stress / anxiety or burn out and we will look at overcoming any form of isolation and/or depression.
See our dedicated website here: www.mindforceretreat.com
Our next programme is scheduled for 2023 funding dependant.
If you would like to attend, please register your interest by emailing info@themindforceretreat.com
This is a popular programme so if the next retreat is full we will put you on the waiting list for the following one.
We hope to run these every 6 months, funding permitting.
Would you like to fundraise for the Block? Get in touch today!
