Run by Veterans for Veterans
in the battlefield of life
About Us
Craig Robbins Founder
Craig has a wife Vicky and four children. He served in the Royal Green Jackets and is now Rifleman Veteran.
How Chosen VSG started
After being diagnosed with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) in 2015 and going the preferred pathways of medicine and Therapy, Craig found that a lot of the help and support that was available at that time was inefficient and could often have long waiting periods on an ever increasing waiting list.
Craig decided to form a Motorcycle Club purely for Veterans which more often than not became ‘beer and banter’ nights. The seed was then sown for a support group that was proactive and would work with the veterans from point of contact through to completion. Sometimes there is no completion and individuals require lengthy aftercare provided by a Buddy Buddy system.
Four years on Chosen Veteran Support Group now prides itself on being the most proactive Veteran Support group in Birmingham and has now achieved Home Office Approval.
Craig has a wife Vicky and four children. He served in the Royal Green Jackets and is now Rifleman Veteran.
How Chosen VSG started
After being diagnosed with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) in 2015 and going the preferred pathways of medicine and Therapy, Craig found that a lot of the help and support that was available at that time was inefficient and could often have long waiting periods on an ever increasing waiting list.
Craig decided to form a Motorcycle Club purely for Veterans which more often than not became ‘beer and banter’ nights. The seed was then sown for a support group that was proactive and would work with the veterans from point of contact through to completion. Sometimes there is no completion and individuals require lengthy aftercare provided by a Buddy Buddy system.
Four years on Chosen Veteran Support Group now prides itself on being the most proactive Veteran Support group in Birmingham and has now achieved Home Office Approval.
Services
Helplines
Here are a list of 10 places that can help you, it is imperative that you please ensure your GP writes a referral for you
PTSD Resolutions
0300 302 0551
Website
MIND
0300 123 3393
Website
Icarus
0333 987 5055
Website
Trauma Stress Service
0203 228 2969
Website
ASSIST
0178 856 0800
Website
Cruse Bereavement Care
0844 477 9400
Website
BACP
0145 588 3316
Website
The Poppy Practice
0151 329 3868
Website
Samaritans
116 123 Free
Website
BAPCP
0161 797 4484
Website
Combat Stress has been left off this list as they have made it very clear that they will not be seeing any new referrals
Aims
To provide every assistance we can to vulnerable and homeless veterans on transition from the armed forces. Provision of current information tailored to individual situations, in housing, PTSD, physical/social areas, getting along side in their battle, providing the comradeship military personnel are used to.
We are working to:
- The Block. Provision of a house to enable transition from homeless to being able to prove independent living capabilities
- Welfare bus which allows for transportation of homeless and provision with homeless veterans in fear of leaving their pitch
- Warehouse for storage
- Bicycles to help with fitness
Coffee Mornings
We are aiming to duplicated the weekly Veterans Coffee Morning, currently being held in the Erdington area of Birmingham into other areas where there is a call for them. Where identified we will work alongside other Veteran groups who are helping with the welfare of veterans in that area.
Physical and Social Activities
As we grow we are looking to introduce these activities in other areas and which will be run by Veterans who understand and have 'walked the walk'
Partners
Contact Us
- Sutton Coldfield, England, United Kingdom
Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday Free Drink for Veterans
CVSG will be attending NMA for last post then on to the Horse and Jockey Sunday the 8th Pub open from 1200hrs.
Chosen VSG, in conjunction, with the Horse & Jockey, Walsall Wood, WS9 9AG are welcoming Veterans to a free drink after this years Remembrance Sunday
We look forward to seeing you there.
CVSG will be attending NMA for last post then on to the Horse and Jockey Sunday the 8th Pub open from 1200hrs.
Chosen VSG, in conjunction, with the Horse & Jockey, Walsall Wood, WS9 9AG are welcoming Veterans to a free drink after this years Remembrance Sunday
We look forward to seeing you there.
Notice Updates
Statement from Craig 'Robbo' Robbins - CVSG Director
Here at CVSG HQ we are committed to our own mission to provide help and support for our veteran community.
If you need us get in touch, we’ll provide shopping, transport and anything to improve the welfare and wellbeing of Veterans.
Phone 0794 443 2953
We will take precautions not spread ,infect or add to the misery we already face as ex servicemen/women.
No babysitting!!!
Call us if you require help, remember we hold a walk and talk group in the park every Saturday at 0930hrs.
Walking Group Click for details
However the Thursday coffee morning is on hold due to venue closure.
Stay safe, stop eating toilet paper and wash your hands!
Here at CVSG HQ we are committed to our own mission to provide help and support for our veteran community.
If you need us get in touch, we’ll provide shopping, transport and anything to improve the welfare and wellbeing of Veterans.
Phone 0794 443 2953
We will take precautions not spread ,infect or add to the misery we already face as ex servicemen/women.
No babysitting!!!
Call us if you require help, remember we hold a walk and talk group in the park every Saturday at 0930hrs.
Walking Group Click for details
However the Thursday coffee morning is on hold due to venue closure.
Stay safe, stop eating toilet paper and wash your hands!
