Services
LUV Yourself Program
by Listen, Uplift, Vent CiC (LUV CiC)
The underlying principle of the program is to support young girls & women to acquire knowledge, skills, and expertise to make better informed decisions on aspects that are pertinent to their lives. The program exists to empower women & girls with knowledge that will be invaluable in their lives. This knowledge will support the process of informed decision making, helping them make better life and career choices. Our innovative program puts the learner at the centre of the program and will challenge every individual according to their need.
Please note, the charge for the service is £30 per person (per group of 10).
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LUV Employability
by Listen, Uplift, Vent CiC (LUV CiC)
LUV Employability is a programme that offers support to those who are unemployed that need extra support to find long term sustainable employment. The programme offers the opportunity to acquire and develop a range of soft skills that will help people improve their confidence and actively search for and apply for employment opportunities.
Please note, there is a cost of £600 for the 6 week programme.
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Extra Time
by The Albion Foundation
Extra Time provides cost free targeted intervention work across the borough of Sandwell to vulnerable young people who are at risk of
entering the criminal justice system. The programme will provide bespoke 1 to 1 mentoring for young people from school years 9-
13 (13-18 years of age) aiming to build resilience, increasing self-confidence; self-esteem and raise aspirations of the young
people which will build on their existing skill set and steer them away from any future criminal activity.
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The Blues Project/Bouncing Back
by Action for Children
The Blues programme is an evidence based targeted cbt groupwork programme for young people aged 13-19 consisting of 6 one hour sessions delivered in school. Blues offers techniques to help improve mental health and wellbeing. Bouncing Back is a 2 one hour session universal intervention to young people in years 7 and up offering practical tools to help build resilience and an awareness of mental health and wellbeing issues.
There is no cost for this service.
Emotional Wellbeing
by Sport 4 Life
At Sport 4 Life we believe in giving young people the opportunity to create a better future for themselves. We are proud to provide the opportunity for young people (aged 11 to 29) to prepare for and move into sustained education, employment, or training by improving their employability and key life skills, through our sports-themed personal development service. Our sports-themed personal development services are designed to bring out the best in young people by providing them with high-quality sessions, mentoring, qualifications and guidance.
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‘Real Respect’ (Secondary age) – Personal relationship boundaries and appropriate sexual behaviour
by Krunch
To increase the understanding children and young people about appropriate and lawful sexual behaviour, consent, and to empower them to make healthy and informed choices in romantic relationships.
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Our Future
by Black Country Women's Aid
Our Future is a project delivered by Black Country Women’s Aid Children’s Advocacy Team. Our Future offers a range of school based support to children and young people age 5-18 affected by domestic abuse. As a specialist domestic abuse service, the Service in Sandwell is in place to support children and young people that are open to children’s social care who require in depth support and advocacy to ensure that the child’s voice is heard within the social care arena during meetings.
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Real Respect (Primary) - Personal relationship boundaries and appropriate sexual behaviour.
by Krunch
To increase the emotional health and well-being of children and for them to know and demonstrate, more characteristics and qualities of healthy, safe, and respectful relationships.
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Future Foundations
by Murray Hall Community Trust
1:1 creative and talking therapy sessions for young people aged 5-18 years. Group sessions for parents needing support with their child's mental health.
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Be Positive Mentoring Service
by Sport 4 Life
Our team of Youth Mentors are all Level 3 Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) and Mental Health First Aid trained. Our mentors work one-to-one with students to create bespoke action plans aimed at improving their mental health, life skills and employability.
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