Vibes: Young People
A supportive and informative service for children and young people
aged 8-25 years.
Contact: [024] 7663 1835
Aims of the service
- Raise awareness of, and reduce the stigma attached to emotional/mental
ill health.
- Help and encourage children and young people to develop healthy
coping skills and emotional resilience.
- Increase children and young people’s awareness of, and
direct them to, appropriate support networks.
VIBES works with:
- Children aged 8-13 in Radford and Foleshill
- Young people aged 13-25 across the city
Support Services
Children’s Club [8-13]
A supportive and fun environment for children to develop their social
skills.
Youth Club [16-25]
A safe and supportive environment for young people experiencing
mental ill health. Advice, information, support and informal learning
opportunities are available in addition to pool, PS2, cookery, and
art and craft. From 4:30-7:30pm.
Befriending Service [16-25]
One to one support provided by a volunteer who enjoys similar social
activities.
Chillin: self-help and relaxation [8-25]
Stress and anxiety management courses in which children and young
people can learn relaxation and anxiety management techniques.
Supported Housing Services [18-25]
Four shared bed properties for young people experiencing mental ill
health. Daily support and a range of youth focused activities to
encourage independent living. Additionally the project can support
young people in their own accomodation.
Eating Distress Support Group [13-25]
A peer support group for young people displaying early signs of eating
distress. Meeting once a month.
Parents/Carers Support
Group support for parents/carers of children experiencing
emotional distress.
Holiday Activities [8-13]
A range of activities for children including day-trips and in-house
activities.
Touch Base [16-25]
A daytime social support service for young men and women.
Referral Process
Agency working with child/young person
Referral made to Vibes
Individual Assessed by Service
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Acceptance
Child/young person is invited to the service |
Refusal
Letter of explanation and alternatives offered |
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