Southwest Intervention Service

Providing 1:1 programmes to support young people 5 - 25...

Intervention Programmes

Turnaround

This intervention is aimed at young people who are at risk of exclusion from education, their family and the wider community and/or involved in, or at risk of, anti-social behaviour. It aims to support young people to develop strategies by enabling a better understanding of the impact of their behaviours; increasing positive aspirations and confidence and improving their self-image. This is achieved through 1:1 support and engagement in positive activities.

What’s life

This intervention is aimed at young people who need additional support and input in relation to health personal safety and well-being issues. It focuses on safeguarding, drug and alcohol use, sexual heath, self/body image and healthy eating/lifestyles. This is achieved through; 1:1 support, small group work sessions, project and special interest work.

Protective Behaviours

Safety awareness interventions for children and young people which aim to build self-esteem and increased confidence and assertiveness relating to feeling and being safe.

Anger Management

A programme aimed at enabling young people to develop skills and strategies for dealing with anger. It focuses on the difference between anger and aggression, raising awareness of personal anger/stress relating to transitions, reducing destructive behaviours and identifying early warning signs.

Friends – Emotional resilience

An emotional resilience programme that incorporates physiological, cognitive and behavioural strategies aimed at assisting children and young people in coping with stress and worry.