Support for young people

We encourage and support young people between the ages of 12 and 25 to make positive changes to their lives.

Many of the young people we work with have experienced a range of trauma, including homelessness, family breakdowns, disadvantage, mental health problems, or neglect. Others have struggled with drug and alcohol-related issues.

All of them need someone who will listen without judgement, and provide the support that helps them realise their ambitions.

Ways we can help

We can help you:

develop the skills needed to maintain a tenancy
get into education, employment, or training
develop self-help tools to better manage your mental health
connect with your community
regain control of your life

Our services

We have a number of services in Central Scotland that provide support to young people:

Our Steps To Resilience programme runs in Edinburgh, Falkirk, and Fife to support young people 12-25 whose mental health has been negatively affected by trauma and disadvantage
Better Than Well provides a self-help service for people living in Fife who have been affected by childhood trauma, enabling them to recognise, understand, and manage their symptoms
Link Academy helps young people identify their goals and aspirations for the future such as training, future education, or a potential career path
Edinburgh Young Persons' Service visiting housing support works with young people across Edinburgh who have experienced homelessness, are at risk of homelessness, or have been in care, to find stability and independence
Edinburgh Young Persons' Service delivers Independent Living Skills group workshops which enable young people with experience of care or homelessness to learn the skills to maintain a tenancy, engage with work or volunteering, and improve wellbeing
Fife Visiting Support Services work with people in their own homes, sheltered housing, and temporary accommodation in the community throughout Fife to help them live independently