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SKY

What is SKY

SKY is an open access group for 16-25 year olds, where young people can access and receive support, information, guidance and advice.

“Watch this Space for Start Dates”.

About SKY

Delivered by qualified practitioners, the SKY project provides a safe and supportive space where young people can access and receive support, information, guidance and advice. Whilst taking direction from the `5 Ways of Wellbeing`, the psychosocial and educational learning sessions all aim to support and enhance mental health and wellbeing levels. Attendees gain the opportunity to develop healthy levels of life assisting coping strategies and problem-solving skills.

How will this service help me?

You will connect with young people your age and get the opportunity to create new peer support connections, working relations and friendships. You will gain confidence and build upon your self-esteem levels and social skills. You will also develop life skills and learn more about helpful life assisting strategies including exercise, relaxation tips, healthy eating and lifestyle advice and support.

Prior to a young person leaving the SKY group provision at the age of 25 years they will be offered end of service/transition sessions with one of our practitioners. In partnership, they will be supported to set SMART short and long-term goals and will be assisted to make connections with other services and agencies if required.

FAQ's

Time of SKY +
Watch this space for start dates.
Do I need to make a referral beforehand +
No, you can simply turn up to the group session where you will be greeted by one of our SKY practitioners who will take some details from you and support you into the session.
Can I get Individual support at SKY +
SKY is group provision. However, if you required individual support, one of the practitioners attached to the group would accommodate that for you.
What do we do in SKY +
Psychosocial educational sessions are varied. Along with implementing the 5 ways of well-being, practitioners review current themes and locally/nationally recognized days when carefully planning sessions. Young people are also proactive in the session planning and where they feel able.
How many people attend +
At the moment, the number of attendees ranges from 10 to 20 young people. Everyone is very welcoming and supportive.

Amazing, thank you for the information and support. It's a scary world being a parent to a child with ASD but now I feel there is light at the end of a very dark tunnel. Such a lovely, friendly team. Thank you.

Parent/Carer

I worked with Emily. I enjoyed talking about what's going on in my life whilst it is being fun, it's never 'there's something wrong', it's always 'how do we help you' which I like. Emily is amazing, she's helped me so much and she's just a lovely person!!!

Young Person Aged 15

YPAS was the first organisation that took me in and also the quickest, Sonia helped me get through a very difficult stage in my life and has bettered me as a person. I feel better equipped to deal with situations in life and my mental health has improved overall because of it.

Young Person Aged 20

My son has loved coming to sessions each week with Lisa. He has calmed down a lot. This has been a fantastic service with people who genuinely care. Thank you, Lisa!

Parent/Carer

I felt progression and I found my strength and resilience through the sessions. I am proud of myself for staying strong and showing my commitment through the past months of my sessions. I also gained a handful of coping strategies and I maintained my balance by controlling my worries.

Young Person Aged 18