The Targeted Life Skills service delivers age-appropriate life skills and harm reduction programmes to vulnerable young people using, or at-risk of using, substances.
The service is delivered to young people age 11-13yrs, 14-15yrs and 16-21yrs in a group setting (4-8 sessions). Topics covered:
· Dealing with Difficult Emotions
· Media and its influence
· Healthy Relationships
· Risk Taking Behaviour
· Energy Drinks
· Cannabis
· Alcohol
Quotes from service users:
“A very interactive way for the young people to talk about themselves and their problems.”
“The Life Skills Service has really supported our students, they reported feeling more confident and able to deal with their emotions due to taking part in the program”