Third Sector Programmes

Interventions suitable for

16-40 year olds on a Community Payback Order.

Programme Title and Provider

Venture Trust – Living Wild Programme

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

Venture Trust is a national third sector provider who delivers the Living Wild Programme. This may include people from several Local Authorities.
The programme provides outreach support and includes a ten day wilderness journey to promote personal resilience.

Possible Outcomes

Supporting people to gain life skills, stability and confidence.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Criminal Justice Social Work can make a referral and Venture Trust will then undertake their own assessment of suitability.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

Funding by Scottish Government and European Social Fund
Details of this are available on the link below:
http://www.venturetrust.org.uk/about-us/finances-governance/

Interventions suitable for

Females on remand, on a short-term prison sentence or at high risk of breaching a Community Payback Order.

Programme Title and Provider

Shine, Turning Point Scotland

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

This is a mentoring service that is in addition to support being offered by Criminal Justice Social Work. The focus is largely about practical support in relation to needs identified by women.

Possible Outcomes

Improved engagement with services and building personal resilience.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referrals can be made on behalf of women by professionals or a self-referral can also be made. A holistic assessment is undertaken by Shine and a person-centred plan is developed.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

Shine is a Public Social Partnership funded by Scottish Government.

Interventions suitable for

A wide range of supports are available in Inverclyde and details of these are available in a local directory, Inverclyde Life.

Programme Title and Provider

Inverclyde Life – Directory of Local Services

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

To access and search for available supports please use the link below.
https://inverclydelife.com/

Possible Outcomes

Inverclyde Community Justice Partnership established a Community Justice Network that includes a wide range of third sector and community organisations. This network is expanding to become the Resilience Network and will not only be for people involved in the justice system, but also for those experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental health issues.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

By establishing a network; it is for the purpose of working more closely in collaboration and ensuring clear referral pathways and warm handovers for people as they build their own personal resilience.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

Each organisation will have its own respective funding. However, in going forward in building the Resilience Network, there are opportunities for collaborative funding bids. Details of the following organisations are all available on Inverclyde Life and are but a sample of the wide range of supports available.

Interventions suitable for

Adults who are furthest from gaining employment.

Programme Title and Provider

The Trust- Inverclyde Community Development Trust Employability

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

The Trust is a key employability service in Inverclyde, providing a wide range of supports for all parts of the employability pipeline.

Possible Outcomes

Building skills and confidence to secure employment.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

The Trust will undertake their own assessment.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

The Trust is funded by European funding and Inverclyde Council.

Interventions suitable for

Adults seeking recovery from problematic substance use in Inverclyde.

Programme Title and Provider

Moving On Inverclyde

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

Moving On Inverclyde is a free confidential service which supports people to achieve improved recovery from alcohol and/or drug use. Support individuals using a range of services tailored to their specific needs. This includes a 4-stage recovery programme including one-to-one and groupwork sessions.

Possible Outcomes

People are equipped to move on in their lives as part of a recovery journey.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Moving will undertake their own assessment.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

Moving On receives funding from Inverclyde ADP and a range of other charitable organisations.

Interventions suitable for

Adults seeking welfare benefit and money advice.

Programme Title and Provider

Financial Fitness

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

Financial Fitness are a charity whose aim is to relieve the poverty of Inverclyde residents through information, advice and guidance. Their main service is free, independent welfare benefit advice for all Inverclyde residents, regardless of age, background or status. They can offer benefit checks, form filling support, income maximisation advice, advocacy and support to submit Mandatory Reconsiderations and Appeals etc., to help ensure local people claim and maintain the correct amount of benefits they are entitled to. They also support unemployed working age individuals to make the financial transition from benefits into employment by maximising their income and accessing in-work and return to work benefits.

Possible Outcomes

Relieve the impact of poverty through information, advice and guidance.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Financial Fitness will undertake their own assessment.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

Financial Fitness receives funding from European Union, Scottish Government and National Lottery.

Interventions suitable for

Anyone who has been a victim of crime.

Programme Title and Provider

Victim Support Inverclyde

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

Victim Support provides information, emotional support and practical assistance to people affected by crime, including victims, witnesses, families and friends.

Possible Outcomes

Being supported and recognised as a victim of crime.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Victim Support will undertake their own assessment.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

Victim Support receives funding from Scottish Government.

Interventions suitable for

Adults in recovery from substance misuse.

Programme Title and Provider

Inverclyde Recovery Community

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

Inverclyde Recovery Community is a 7 day service available on evenings and weekends. The service offers support to those in recovery and have many different groups available for those in recovery to attend. There are a range of services supported by a number of recovery organisations. The service can also provide information on different recovery cafes that are available around the Inverclyde area.

Possible Outcomes

Supporting people through their recovery journey.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

This is a drop-in support where no formal assessment is undertaken.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

The Recovery Café is funded by Inverclyde ADP and led by Your Voice Inverclyde.

Interventions suitable for

Adults who have a mental health condition.

Programme Title and Provider

Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) Gateways

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) Gateways offers support to establish positive links within the community that can improve people’s health and wellbeing and prevent isolation.

Possible Outcomes

Supporting people on their recovery journey.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

SAMH will undertake their own assessment.
Referrals are made via Primary Care services.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

SAMH Gateways receives funding from a range of charitable organisations and Inverclyde HSCP.

Interventions suitable for

Support for any non-medical issues that impact on people’s health and wellbeing.

Programme Title and Provider

CVS Inverclyde Community Link Workers

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

CVS Inverclyde Community Link Workers are here to support patients of all GP practices in Inverclyde by offering a listening ear and a helping hand to guide them to services that are right for them.

Possible Outcomes

Their role is to help vulnerable people to access the right services when it comes to social and economic issues (which can often impact health and wellbeing) such as low income, benefits, bereavement, relationship issues, long term conditions, isolation, employment and housing.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referrals can be made through local GP Practice

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

Presently funded through CVS Inverclyde

Interventions suitable for

Support and promotion of activities to improve health and wellbeing

Programme Title and Provider

Community Connectors

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

Community Connectors can help individuals get out and about, develop friendships and support, deal with financial and life challenges, and improve their health and wellbeing through social prescribing.

Possible Outcomes

The emphasis of the role is on creating opportunities to bring people together, maintaining, encouraging and creating networks and friendships, promoting activities and assisting people to overcome any barriers.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

No assessment but referrals can be made via CC offices, phone, email or post.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

Presently funded by Your Voice Inverclyde.

 

Interventions suitable for

Everyone in Police Custody, especially targeted at people who are experiencing drug and alcohol misuse problems.

Programme Title and Provider

Early Help in Police Custody – Turning Point Scotland

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

The service provides short, focused interventions and signposting to mainstream services through a wide network of partner agencies within local communities

Possible Outcomes

The service links closely to existing pathways and aims to build new ones. The team provides a variety of support, including brief alcohol intervention, paths to recovery, harm reduction advice, naloxone provision and training and non-fatal overdose response

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referral can be done via Police Custody, Criminal Justice service, third sector organizations, statutory service or self-referred via phone, email or open drop-in session.

This service operates from Greenock Police Office.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme This two-year Test of Change programme is funded by the Drugs Death Task Force and prioritises people who may be experiencing a range of complex needs.

Early Help in Police Custody Team
13 William Street
Greenock
PA15 1BT
T: 01475 866230