DBI – Distress Brief intervention works with individuals 16 plus who are experiencing distress but do not need emergency support. It is a person-centred approach to encourage people to look at ways to self manage: using tools and signposting to services that can offer longer term support, where required
Schools Out are an out of school service offering play and childcare for children and young people aged 4-14yrs. They are registered with the care inspectorate and SSSC. Their service is based in Peebles however children from throughout the Tweeddale area utilise holiday programmes.
At Scottish Borders Rape Crisis Centre, we provide emotional and practical support, information and advocacy to survivors who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives. We offer one to one support sessions at the Centre or in safe outreach venues across the Scottish Borders. We can also offer telephone, email, text or online support to survivors. We also offer advocacy support for survivors who have engaged or are considering engaging with the criminal justice system following a sexual crime. This service is available to survivors who have experienced recent and historical sexual violence. Our Unity service is available to all young people of any gender/gender identity aged between 12-18. Our Sunrise service is for self-identifying females aged 18+. We accept self-referrals and referrals from any third party as long as the referrer has the consent of the survivor to refer them.
Serendipity is a Recovery Network supporting community members of those in recovery from drug, alcohol or other addictions including gambling and eating disorders. Young people aged 16+ are supported through the peer to peer recovery cafés that are held in Galashiels.
Socialize is a weekly youth club based in West Linton. They offer a fun, safe, friendly space for young people (aged 11-18) to meet their friends and take part in positive community activities.
Stable Life provide a safe, nurturing and learning experience using the horse and its environment to disadvantaged young people in the Scottish Borders on a referral basis. Utilising Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) to improve health and well-being, encourage self-reflection and promote resilience.
TD1 Youth Hub provide community-based youth work opportunities to young people aged 11-25 years in Galashiels. They deliver a range of opportunities including drop-ins, 1-1 work, young parents support, street work, transitions support, and school based youth work.
The Learning Space deliver bespoke, flexible learning and development experiences, activities and opportunities for young people who are experiencing barriers, difficulties and challenges academically, socially and emotionally and support their mental wellbeing, development and growth.
Transform Arts is a Community Interest Company based in Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. We create custom designed arts projects, workshops and events across the Scottish Borders. We seek to bring high quality and varied creative opportunity to children and young people who need it most . We offer volunteering opportunities and professional development for teachers and artists.
As part of out Destination Tweed Project, our TweedWATCH project aims to provide opportunities for children and young people to learn about and connect with the River Tweed. We are currently developing a Primary school programme that includes a selection of science based workshops that engage children with the work of Tweed Forum and the importance of a river habitat. We will also support schools completing their John Muir Awards with activities on site at Old Melrose and in their school’s local green spaces or school grounds. It is also our hope to set up a Junior Rangers programme (or multiple groups) that focuses on developing practical green skills as well as a youth forum which will give young people an opportunity to have their voice heard on environmental issues and help them to develop soft skills like attending meetings and presenting. We also plan to develop a skills and training programme to help young people boost their CVs and find employment in the environmental or heritage sector.
