Welcome to Forces in the Community
Who We Are
With over 15 years of experience supporting veterans, reservists, and their families, Forces in the Community has seen first-hand the strain that military life and the transition can place on individuals and relationships.
From the challenges of deployment and transition to civilian life to the impact of trauma and isolation, we have helped countless individuals pick up the pieces when relationships break down. But we believe support shouldn’t come only in crisis - it should come before the cracks appear. That’s why we’ve shifted our focus to prevention, equipping service personnel, veterans, and their families with the tools to strengthen their relationships before they reach breaking point.
Our workshops provide practical, proactive support, helping couples and families improve communication, build resilience, and navigate the pressures of military life together. Because strong relationships don’t just survive challenges - they grow through them.
How We Help
We know that military life brings unique pressures that can test even the strongest relationships. Long deployments, frequent relocations, and the transition to civilian life can create stress, miscommunication, and distance between partners and families. That’s why we’re here - to help you navigate these challenges together.
Our workshops focus on strengthening relationships, improving communication, and rebuilding connection. Whether you're adjusting after service, facing relationship strain, or simply looking to deepen your bond, we provide expert guidance and practical strategies tailored to the armed forces community.
Healthy relationships are the foundation of resilience, well-being, and a successful transition to civilian life. Forces in the Community is committed to helping you and your loved ones build a future grounded in understanding, trust, and support - because no one should have to face these challenges alone.
Healthy relationships are one of the most powerful protective factors for mental health.
Employment
Strong relationships improve emotional resilience, reducing stress and anxiety that can impact job performance. Good communication skills, developed in relationship workshops, also transfer to the workplace - enhancing teamwork, conflict resolution, and leadership abilities. A stable home life means fewer distractions at work, increasing focus and productivity.
Criminal Justice system
Relationship breakdown, anger, and emotional distress can lead to destructive behaviours, including domestic disputes and substance abuse - both of which increase the risk of offending.
Workshops help individuals manage emotions, develop healthier coping strategies, and avoid destructive cycles that can lead to involvement with the justice system.
Housing
Many veterans experiencing homelessness have faced relationship breakdowns that left them without support. By helping couples and families navigate challenges together, relationship workshops can prevent the breakdowns that often lead to housing instability. A strong support network makes it easier to access and maintain stable accommodation.
Mental health
When individuals feel emotionally connected, supported, and understood, they are better equipped to manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
For members of the armed forces community - who often face unique pressures such as deployment, trauma, and the transition to civilian life - strong relationships can be life - changing. Here’s how our relationship workshops help improve mental health
Emotional support and reduced isolation
Loneliness and emotional disconnection are major contributors to poor mental health. Relationship workshops help individuals and couples rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and foster deeper emotional connections, reducing feelings of isolation.
Coping with trauma and stress
Many veterans and their partners experience the impact of trauma, which can strain relationships and mental well-being.
Our workshops provide practical strategies for managing conflict, processing difficult emotions, and offering mutual support in a way that strengthens, rather than damages, relationships.
Mark Twain
“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see”
