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Young people deserve informed information and advice regarding
all aspects of their health and with this in mind, a new
drop-in facility for young people in North Carrick has opened.
The new drop-in, is based in ‘Over The Rainbow’ School
Vennel, Maybole and opens on Mondays during lunch breaks
(12.50 – 13.30) It aims to provide young people with
a confidential and accessible resource where they can access
advice, information and support on a variety of issues relating
to their physical and mental health and well-being- for example,
diet, exercise, healthy lifestyles, sexual health, drug/alcohol,
stress, anti social behaviour, crime, careers, community
safety.
The background for the drop in comes from the results of
a survey conducted with S3 pupils in Carrick Academy, which
highlighted that young people wanted somewhere locally where
they can access confidential information and advice on a
variety of subjects. The results of this concurred with the Ayrshire
and Arran Young Peoples survey 2002.
A priority with the drop in is to ensure that young people
only receive information and advice from appropriately qualified
staff. The School Nurse, Sina Currie, will attend every session
with support on a rotational basis from; Karen Walker, Integrated
Community Schools Development Worker, Carol George, Community
Education Worker and Chris Griffin, Youth Support Worker.
The initiative is also supported by local GP’s.
We hope to continue with developments with the drop in and
will encourage young people and parents to participate in
the management and development of the resource.
If you would like further information about this initiative
please contact -
Sina Currie (01655) 884344
Karen Walker (01655) 882389
Carol George (01655) 882105
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