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1:1 Support

Our 1:1 support is not prescriptive, we identify targets using Outcome Star and then work towards these. When things change along the way (as they so often do in life), we adapt and keep alongside the young person, supporting with strategies and a calm, listening ear. We also have the peace of mind that whilst 1:1 support may end, we still keep seeing the young person at Open Access where possible. This means that we can check-in and be that safe person for a longer period of time.

We get referrals from a wide range of other services meaning that we operate a waiting list. Currently we are CLOSED to referrals

Our support is aimed at mild/emerging mental health, so we may be the right service for you if:

  • The concerns are new/emerging
  • You do not already have support for these concerns
  • You have not received support for these concerns previously
  • You are struggling to attend school/your usual activities
  • You are over 8 years old

If you have received support from other agencies, at the same sort of level, then it may not be appropriate to refer to our service. Having more then one service for the same concern is generally not recommended and can be confusing for the young person.

For more information please contact sonja@swanyouthproject.org

To make a referral please click the link at the bottom of the page – referrals are currently CLOSED

Family Support

Our Family Support service is here for that rounded support that is often needed to give everyone the time and space to reflect and learn strategies. We support many fractured families, who might be separating acrimoniously with the children caught in the middle, or just where the teenage years are becoming tricky to manage. Our workers are outstanding at building positive relationships with families and finding ways to feed vital strategies into the whole household. The young people involved will generally be supported with 1:1 sessions, whilst the parent/s can also access 1:1 support so that everyone is working towards the same end goal.

We are increasingly co-working with other services as the issues become more complex and multi-stranded. We are lucky to have great working relationships with many schools, charities and services in the area.

Some of the challenges we support include:

  • Death of a parent
  • Fleeing domestic abuse
  • Parental physical and mental ill health
  • Bullying
  • Acrimonious parental separation
  • Blended family challenges
  • Undiagnosed SEND
  • Poor mental health
  • Poverty

For more information please contact sonja@swanyouthproject.org

To make a referral please click the link at the bottom of the page – referrals are currently CLOSED

Parents Group

Every Tuesday morning from 9am – 11am, term time we open up to all parents/carers for a relaxed and sociable time to spend together. This group is extremely friendly and non-judgemental, so problems can be shared and supported in a caring way. We have visitors come in and talk to the group as well as topics that we cover that will be relevant to many of the parents.

Family Action attend on the last Tuesday of the month to support parents of young people either with or without a diagnosis of ASD or ADHD

We provide free hots drinks and plenty of snacks, which might be why so many of our parents keep coming back!

You are welcome to pop along whenever you can, we would love to see you.

Young Carers Support

At Swan Youth Project our Young Carers are important to us, we have achieved the ‘Young Carers Friendly Tick Award’ to show our commitment to them. All Young Carers are supported by a key worker with half hour check-in sessions before our Open Access starts. They can also arrange to see Lucy 1:1 with their family members as and when they need to. We consulted with our Young Carers, who told us they did not want a specific group as they wanted to be able to attend general sessions with their friends.

Check in sessions are:

Tuesday: 4pm – 4.30pm

Thursday: 3.30pm – 4pm

Friday: 4pm – 4.30pm

You might be a Young Carer if you’re under 18 and help to look after a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem. You may do extra jobs in and around the home, such as cooking, cleaning or helping someone get dressed and move around.

You may also give a lot of physical help to a parent, brother or sister who’s disabled or ill. Along with doing things to help your brother or sister, you may be giving them and your parents emotional support, too.

Signposting for children and young people

CEOP helps any child or young person under the age of 18 who is being pressured, forced or tricked into taking part in sexual activity of any kind. This can be something that has taken place either online or in ‘the real world’, or both.

The CEOP Safety Centre has clear information and advice on what can be reported to CEOP, the reporting process and what will happen if you do decide to make a report.

You can visit the CEOP Safety Centre and make a report directly to CEOP by clicking the Click CEOP button.

If you are experiencing online bullying or something else online has worried you please speak to an adult you trust, or you can talk to Childline at any time on 0800 1111 or at www.childline.org.uk.

Sponsors & Partners

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Our mission is to create a safe, engaging place for kids to be kids.
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