Services for Young People (SfYP) has in place programmes to support young people:
- to stay safe, develop healthy relationships and learn about exploitation and the risks of involvement in antisocial behaviour, gangs, violence and crime
- with their emotional wellbeing and mental health learning new skills and developing interests to better manage anxiety and develop resilience
- in care and care leavers to develop aspirations, identify goals and focus on how they can achieve them while gaining valuable life skills through fun, interactive and engaging activities
- with learning disabilities to form friendships, learn skills for independent living and take part in sports, drama, cooking and many other activities
- in the LGBT+ community by providing a safe, inclusive environment where they can discuss issues important to them and meet other LGBT+ young people in their area
- to get their voices heard and improve services for young people in their local area
- to achieve their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award by completing their volunteering, physical or skills challenges
SfYP also delivers weekly street projects and Friday night projects in all districts.
See the projects in your district this autumn here:
Projects for young people in your area
Professionals, parents/carers or young people themselves can contact their local team to join or make referral: