Perth & Kinross

Interventions suitable for Adults

Males aged 16+

Programme Title and Provider

Steps – employability service. Apex service.

New Routes – intensive service for males being released out of prison. Service run by Wisegroup with Apex, Sacro, and Turning Point. Was for under 26’s but currently working with all ages.

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

Both national services. Both cover the whole of Tayside.

Steps is an ESF funded service that assists those who have multiple barriers to employment or who are long term unemployed. Our objective is for each individual to complete their action plan by moving into employment, training, more advanced qualifications or progression to stage 3 providers on the Employability Pipeline.

New Routes provides offenders with specialist one-to-one support through mentoring, while promoting strong partnerships between other organisations. Our customers are supported by Apex mentors for six months before release, and again post liberation as they reintegrate back into the community.

Possible Outcomes

Employment, training, education, housing, engaging with community, family connections, support for substance usage.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referral can be made directly to Apex for Steps.

Self-referral can be made by offenders whilst they are in prison or from other agencies who are working with prisoners within the prison for New Routes.

 

Interventions suitable for

Clients with mental health disorders (including learning difficulties and dementia) or who are at risk and in need of support

Programme Title and Provider

Perth and Kinross Independent Advocacy

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

Perth and Kinross Independent Advocacy aims to help people by supporting them to express their own needs and make their own informed decisions. Independent advocates support people to gain access to information and explore and understand their options.

They speak on behalf of people who are unable to speak for themselves or choose not to do so. They safeguard people who are vulnerable or discriminated against or whom services find difficult to support.

Possible Outcomes

Examples of ways Independent Advocacy can help include:

Help to prepare for and attend meetings/ speak on behalf of the client

Help write letters/ make phone calls and source information for the client

Help to identify what options the client has and support them in pursuing them

Make sure the client voice and views are heard

Treat the client as an individual and listen to them only

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referral can be made by the client themselves or by someone else

 

Interventions suitable for

Young people aged 16 to 25, especially if they are part of the Trust’s other target groups, which are: people leaving care, young offenders, educational underachievers and the long term unemployed.

Programme Title and Provider

Perth and Kinross YMCA, Princes Trust Programme Team

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

The Princes Trust team programme has been changing the lives of young people across the UK for over 20 years. The 12-week personal development programme gives young people a wide variety of experiences, skills and qualifications to prepare them for the next steps in life.

Young people join a team of up to 15 participants. A team typically comprises around 12 unemployed people and one to two employed people sponsored by their employers.

During the 12-week programme, them members spends a week away at a residential activity centre, undertake a project based in their local community, complete a work placement, participate in a team challenge and stage a team presentation, during which they recount their experiences.

Possible Outcomes

Uncovering hidden talents

Assume responsibility for some tasks

Develop team-working and communication skills

Gain awareness of their local community, and how they can contribute to it

Gain nationally recognised qualifications

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referral can be directly to YMCA Perth and clients will be assessed for suitability for inclusion on the scheme

Interventions suitable for

Clients who have physical and learning disabilities, autism and also older people

Programme Title and Provider

Hillcrest Futures

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

Provide a range of services in the areas of physical and learning disabilities, autism and older people.

Further services include supporting positive mental health and wellbeing, homelessness and drug, alcohol and recovery services.

This is done by:

Providing flexible, creative, responsive and person-centred services

Developing and training staff to be the best care providers

Ensuring quality accommodation in the community and;

Assisting to deliver employment and leisure activities to services users.

Work is carried out in people’s homes in the community and in temporary and supporting accommodation providing support from 1 hour a week to 24 hours a day.

For example, concerning alcohol and substance misuse, a range of interventions are offered including:

One-to-one support;

Mutual aid (including SMART and SMART families);

Recovery activities and group;

Harm reduction advice;

Overdose prevention and Naloxone distribution;

Blood Borne Virus testing and treatment; and

Sexual health information and screening.

Possible Outcomes

Depending on identified needs, possible outcomes include positive mental health and wellbeing, reducing homelessness and recovery from drug and alcohol misuse.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referral can be made directly to Hillcrest Futures whereby the needs of the client will be assessed.

 

Interventions suitable for

Men from 18 years upwards

Programme Title and Provider

Perth Men’s Shed

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

Perth’s Men’s Shed aims to provide men for all ages and backgrounds with a safe and busy environment in which they can improve their physical, mental and social health, productivity and value to the community through the development of a facility in which men can meet and undertake physical and recreational activities of their choice.

The group now has access to hand tools for both metal and woodwork to undertake various projects and share the skills of the group round. Within the Shed, there are engineers, joiners, administrators and even a nurse. As part of the Shed programme, Speakers present once a month.

Possible Outcomes

Improvements in physical, mental and social health, productivity and value to the community.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

The group meets at the North Inch Community Campus on Wednesday nights form 5pm to 8pm or Saturdays 10am to 3pm.

COVID-19: some services may be operating different opening times. The service should be contacted directly ahead of attending to ensure it is open and to confirm any changes – 01738 628 985.

 

Interventions suitable for

Men over 18 years old who are experiencing mental health issues

Programme Title and Provider

Andy’s Man’s Club

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

The group is a peer-to-peer support group for men over 18 to help them through life. They are seeking to challenge the stigmas of mental health and to promote suicide prevention across the whole of the UK.

Possible Outcomes

Improved mental health and wellbeing, suicide prevention, improved self-esteem and social support.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

No referral is required. The group can be contacted via Facebook, by email or by attendance at The Neuk, 18 St Pauls Square, Perth on Mondays at 7.00p.m. (except Bank Holidays).

 

Interventions suitable for

16-24-year-olds who are unemployed

Programme Title and Provider

Barnardo’s Works, Barnardos

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

Work with young unemployed people to support them to learn new skills, experience the workplace and move into positive destinations. This is delivered through 1:1 interventions and small group work.

Possible Outcomes

Young people develop the skills and abilities to move into and sustain a positive destination.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referrals through partners agencies such as SDS (Skills Development Scotland), JCP (Job Centre Plus) etc and self-referrals

 

Interventions suitable for

Adult females who are:

Currently serving a custodial sentence in Scotland of less than four years and not subject to a statutory order or;

On remand.

Subject to a Community Payback Order.

Programme Title and Provider

Shine Women’s Mentoring Service

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

Shine provides a mentor who will provide practical and emotional support and assistance for a minimum of six months. The mentor will work with the client to:

Identify their priority needs

Prepare a mentoring plan

Maintain weekly contact to develop a positive relationship and assist when required

Ensure regular discussion about the mentoring plan and progress including a review and update every 6 weeks

Agree an exit plan for the service

Possible Outcomes

Shine can provide support and assist in a variety of areas. These include:

Practical support to help meet the requirements of a CPO

Support to attend appointments and maintain contact with other agencies and services

Support to address domestic violence and sexual abuse and access appropriate support services

Support to access appropriate mental health services

Reduce social isolation

Provide housing advice and support

Support to access benefits

Support to coming to terms with the implications of childhood trauma and abuse

Help completing forms, including housing, DWP and emergency grants

Promote independence and choice

Enhance life and social skills (such as budgeting, housekeeping and cooking)

Improve opportunities to access employment, training and voluntary work

Support the return home to the community

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Women can be referred by a range of professional including:

Criminal Justice Social Workers

Scottish Prison Service Staff

Health professionals

Any other organisation involved in the women’s support, so long as they meet the referral criteria

Women can also self-refer

 

Interventions suitable for

Individuals who may have a range of different needs e.g. housing, substance misuse, mental health.

Programme Title and Provider

Anchor House, Perth

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

Anchor House works to help people overcome the causes and consequences of social exclusion, homelessness, poverty, unemployment, health inequality and community disintegration. It is a major provider of support and temporary accommodation services operating in Perthshire.

The aim is to drive forward and develop solutions that take into account the wider social and economic factors which impact on the lives of communities and individuals. The service provision is focused on the individual needing support and is pragmatic at working at sustainable solutions.

The organisation works across agencies in order to pool limited resources and more effectively respond to the problems identified.

The organisation provides floating housing support throughout Perthshire and currently supports around 50 people in their own homes. It also has the Crieff Road Accommodation Unit which is a supported unit for male and female service users.

Possible Outcomes

Stable housing; improved financial situation; improved health outcomes; enhanced employability prospects

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Self-users can self-refer, or agencies can contact to make a referral on behalf of a potential self-user by phone or email.

 

Interventions suitable for

Adults with complex needs and challenging behaviours

Programme Title and Provider

Turning Point Scotland, Perth and Kinross service

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

Provides support to adults with complex needs and challenging behaviours. There are three supported projects in Perth with different types of accommodations suited to individual need.

The objective of the service is to manage the risks involved in supporting individual in the community while maximising the opportunities for improving the quality of life and participating in the community. The strength of the service is the partnership working with local agencies like health and social services to ensure the individual can lead as fulfilling and independent as life as possible but in a safe and stable environment.

The aim is to work with individuals to maintain their place in the community instead of remaining in a hospital environment long-term. The main office in Perth has a garden project to promote healthy lifestyles and nutrition and provides opportunities for educational and social activities.

The range of support provided includes:

Housing support

Care at home

Residential care

Crisis intervention

Community rehabilitation

Social Enterprise

Possible Outcomes

Turning Point’s vision is of a Scotland where everyone has a safe place to call home and the chance to fill their time with meaningful and enjoyable activity.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

People are referred via social work and social care services, or NHS Trusts.

 

Interventions suitable for

Women aged 16+ who have been involved in offending or at high risk of offending

Programme Title and Provider

Next Steps, Venture Trust

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

Next Steps is for women whose backgrounds have led to their involvement in offending or to experience homelessness or misuse of drugs or alcohol which may impact on their wellbeing, relationships and life circumstances.

After an assessment period, individuals are supported to identify the changes they want to make in their lives and develop goals to help achieve them.

During this period, Venture Trust offer regular community based outreach support to identify and mitigate against any barriers prior to offering a 5-day supportive residential based Wilderness Journey usually in the highlands of Scotland.

The Wilderness Journey focusses on supporting individuals to develop the skills and coping strategies to maintain their motivation to implement the changes on their return. Further outreach support back in their local community encourages progression and embedding positive changes.

The programme provides support for up to 9 months helping individuals to make and sustain connections to services and employment, education, training or volunteering opportunities within their communities.

** Venture Trust does not currently work with registered sex offenders or those subject to Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA)

Possible Outcomes

Increased self-confidence, improved employability skills, reduced risk of reconviction, improved relationships, improved use of services, progression into employment, education training or volunteering

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referrals can be made via an email to the local hub generic email or to the local hub referrals email address.

 

Interventions suitable for

Anyone who identifies as a woman aged 12+ years and boys aged 12-18 years who has experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives.

Programme Title and Provider

Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre, Perth and Kinross (RASAC P&K)

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

RASAC P&K offer free and confidential support to anyone who identifies as a woman aged 12+ years and boys aged 12-18 years who has experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives. Through their youth initiative, they also work with young people aged 12-18 across Perth and Kinross delivering a series of prevention workshops in schools and community settings as well as deliver training to professionals.

RASAC P&K offers a range of support services including:

Crisis support

Therapeutic support

Justice advocacy

Group support

Befriending

Possible Outcomes

RASAC P&K’s vision has 4 elements:

Prevention – to change societal attitudes and beliefs through awareness raising events, campaigns and education as well as working in collaboration with relevant agencies to eliminate gender-based violence against women

Provision – to continually grow and adapt services in response to those who need them

Participation – overcoming all barriers to give survivors a voice through the promotion of service user involvement

Protection – creating a safe environment where women and young people can freely express themselves

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

An online referral form is available at the website. This must be signed by the individual who is being referred.

 

Interventions suitable for

Individuals over 11 years of age

Programme Title and Provider

Mindspace Counselling Service; Mindspace Recovery College and Mindspace Peer Support Hub

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

Mindscape offers 3 key services. These are:

Mindspace Counselling Service – counselling is delivered both in Perth City and at a number of rural locations around Perthshire. The counselling service is open to individuals over 11 years of age.

Mindspace Recovery College is an award winning service that gives anyone in the local community the opportunity to learn more about living with and managing mental health.

There are also sessions life skills, employability skills and supporting others through peer support. This is done working alongside people with lived experience of mental ill health. There is both a young people’s recovery college and an adult recovery college.

Mindspace Peer Support Hub – sees peer support workers trained through the SQA accredited Mental Health Peer Support Professional Development Aware. They use their lived experience to provide one to one support to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties to enhance personal growth and promote hope, confidence, life skills, connections and independence within the community.

Possible Outcomes

Improve knowledge of mental health, build confidence, realise potential, participate in community life

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referrals can made either by telephone or email.

 

Interventions suitable for

Women involved with Perth and Kinross Criminal Justice Social Work

One-stop Women’s Learning Service (OWLS)

Programme Title and Provider

Women only mentoring, Tayside Council on Alcohol (TCA)

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

The service helps women to develop their independence and quality of life, improve their social skills and motivation and work towards addressing a life free of offending. The focus of the service is supporting women who offend to make positive changes in their lives, changing behaviours, developing confidence and pro-social attitudes and ultimately, reducing reoffending. TCA mentor supports women to achieve goals and are able to offer both practical and emotional support

Possible Outcomes

• Improved Engagement with Services
• Improved Accommodation Status
• Reduced Impact of Alcohol or Other Drugs
• Increased Positive Use of Leisure Time
• Increased Positive Use of Leisure Time
• Life Skills – Improved Ability to Solve Everyday Problems
• Improved Physical and Psychological Wellbeing
• Reduction in Criminal Activity

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referrals from Perth and Kinross Criminal Justice Social Work

 

Interventions suitable for

Men involved with Perth and Kinross Criminal Justice Social Work

Programme Title and Provider

Mentoring for Men, Tayside Council on Alcohol (TCA)

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

The service helps men to develop their independence and quality of life, improve their social skills and motivation and work towards addressing a life free of offending.

The focus of the service is supporting men who offend to make positive changes in their lives, changing behaviours, developing confidence and pro-social attitudes and ultimately, reducing reoffending. TCA mentor supports men to achieve goals and are able to offer both practical and emotional support.

Possible Outcomes

• Improved Engagement with Services
• Improved Accommodation Status
• Reduced Impact of Alcohol or Other Drugs
• Increased Positive Use of Leisure Time
• Increased Positive Use of Leisure Time
• Life Skills – Improved Ability to Solve Everyday Problems
• Improved Physical and Psychological Wellbeing
• Reduction in Criminal Activity

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referrals from Perth and Kinross Criminal Justice Social Work

 

Interventions suitable for

Anyone with Substance issues (Alcohol, Cocaine Cannabis, NPS, Gambling) in relation to offending behaviour where further assessment, information is required. Or significant others affected by someone with any of the issues

Programme Title and Provider

Tayside Council on Alcohol (TCA) Counselling

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

The client will be assessed in relation to the nature of substance use /alcohol, associated factors and plans for lifestyle change. This involves a range of psychosocial, motivational enhancement and cognitive behavioural techniques.

Possible Outcomes

Continued (reduced) monthly contact with client following counselling for up to 1 year. Ongoing support to maintain change.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referrals from Perth and Kinross Criminal Justice Social Work

 

Interventions suitable for

Clients who have complex issues and aren’t quite ready for commencing counselling or need a break during counselling to address other issues e.g. Homelessness, Mental Wellbeing, financial difficulties etc

Programme Title and Provider

Tayside Council on Alcohol (TCA) Collaborative Routes to Recovery (CRR)

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

This service provides clients with some of the more practical support that counsellors are unable to offer. Supporting client with external issues gives the client an opportunity to be able to then focus on the more psychological side of any underlying issues and the goals they wish to achieve regarding behaviours.

Possible Outcomes

• Improved problem-solving skills
• Social skills
• Assertiveness skills
• Improved confidence and self-esteem

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referrals from Perth and Kinross Criminal Justice Social Work

 

Interventions suitable for

Family members of clients with substance use issues

Programme Title and Provider

Tayside Council on Alcohol (TCA) Family Sessions

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

Offers support to individuals (those affected by another’s use) and Family Support using the Moari Family Conferencing Model.

As a trauma informed service, creative approaches are encouraged and include 1:1 counselling, group work, using recognised tools and techniques that meet the individuals’ needs.

Possible Outcomes

• Shared learning
• Feeling less alone
• Support from like- minded people

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referrals from Perth and Kinross Criminal Justice Social Work

 

Interventions suitable for

There is particular emphasis on working with families and with people who have a disability or long-term health condition. However, other groups, such as criminal justice social work clients will also be eligible to take part.

Programme Title and Provider

Community Advice Project, Perth Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB)

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

CAB work with local partners to make it easy as possible for clients to access the full range of CAB services. This service is available in communities across Perth and Kinross.

A specialist advisor will carry out a Financial Health Check to ensure that the client is receiving everything they are entitled to and will give advice on how to reduce energy costs and expenses.

Possible Outcomes

Improved financial understanding, improved financial situation, better money management and budgeting

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Services can be accessed via telephone, email, webchat or drop-in. The website also provides details of all services offered.

 

Interventions suitable for

Veterans and their families

Programme Title and Provider

The SAAFA VCJS Support Service (Veterans in the Criminal Justice System; Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association)

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

The SSAFA CVJS Support Service is committed to giving veterans and their families a service that delivers. Our aim is to ensure that we offer a recognised and consistent service nationwide whilst meeting our five strategic objectives: effective support, awareness and understanding, sustainable resource, and collaborative working.

The service has a positive approach and supports all of the Armed Forces community, no matter what the circumstances. The Armed Forces community includes all serving and ex-serving personnel from the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marine, Royal Air Force whether regular or reservist, national service and families.

A network of in-reach volunteers provides advice and information – not only those in custody, on probation or in the community, but also their families. The support offered is non-judgemental and holistic and includes:

Practical and emotional support

Signposting to services

Financial support

Family support

Travel assistance

Accommodation

Possible Outcomes

Better mental health and wellbeing; improved relationships; improved financial situation, stable housing.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Self-referral or referral by others can be made by phone, email or contacting the SSAFA Perth branch.

 

Interventions suitable for

Anyone in crisis who qualifies for a foodbank voucher

Programme Title and Provider

Perth and Kinross Foodbank

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

The foodbank is a project founded by local churches and community groups, working together towards stopping hunger in the local area. The Perth foodbank is part of The Trussell Trust’s network of 428 foodbanks working to tackle food poverty and hunger in local communities, as well as across the UK.

Possible Outcomes

Short term relief from hunger and food poverty

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referrals are made only by referral agencies who will issue a foodbank voucher which can be exchanged for a parcel of three days of emergency food.

Phone referrals are being accepted from existing agencies as are red vouchers. Examples of referral agencies include Social Work Services, Citizen’s Advice, children’s centres and health visitors.

If someone is in need of food support, but has no access to a voucher, they should phone Perth & Kinross Council Community Support hotline: 0345 30 111 00 – for advice and/or a voucher.

 

Interventions suitable for

People with a drug and/or alcohol addiction problem.

Programme Title and Provider

SMART Recovery Programme

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

SMART recovery helps individuals recover from any addictive behaviour and lead meaningful and satisfying lives. It does this by using a science based therapeutic programme of training.

Through a partnership scheme, they work with most medium to large treatment providers across the UK as well as prisons, probation, rehab facilities, NHS and supported housing services.
SMART Recovery Champions have helped to grow peer led SMART Recovery meetings, which in turn have helped their service users sustain the recovery gains they achieve within treatment services.

The 4-point programme is the foundation and building blocks of SMART. Many of the tools and techniques can be used not only for the recovery journey, but to help deal with future problems and achieve more satisfaction and balance in life.

The four points are: building and maintaining motivation; coping with urges; managing thoughts, feelings and behaviours and living a balanced life.

Possible Outcomes

Equip clients with the skills to deal with future problems; improved satisfaction and balance in life.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

To access the SMART Recovery Programme, clients can:

Attend a SMART meeting in the local area or online

Complete the SMART training

Purchase a SMART handbook

 

Interventions suitable for

Family and Friends of people with a drug and/or alcohol addiction problem.

Programme Title and Provider

SMART Family and Friends Programme

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

SMART recovery helps individuals recover from any addictive behaviour and lead meaningful and satisfying lives. It does this by using a science based therapeutic programme of training.

Through a partnership scheme, they work with most medium to large treatment providers across the UK as well as prisons, probation, rehab facilities, NHS and supported housing services. SMART Recovery Champions have helped to grow peer led SMART Recovery meetings, which in turn have helped their service users sustain the recovery gains they achieve within treatment services.

The SMART Family and Friends Programme (F & F) has used the four key points of SMART Recovery and adapted these to suit the needs of family and friends of people with a drug and/or alcohol addiction. Rather than focussing on the loved one, the F & F Programme invites participants to spend time concentrating on themselves and their goals, an area they may have been neglecting for some time.

The F & F programme explores ways participants can look after themselves better; even in difficult and stressful circumstances, and establish healthier relationships with their loved one. Taking steps to make changes in life requires considerable courage. Participating in a supportive environment, comprised if people sharing similar experiences, will hopefully lessen feelings of isolation and instill a sense of hope.

Topics covered include change and motivation; self-care and self-rewards; positive communication, healthy boundaries, safety and support, disable the enabling and trust and forgiveness.

Possible Outcomes

Improved mental health and wellbeing, improved relationships.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Accessing SMART Family and Friends can be made by attending a local meeting and a weekly online meeting, purchasing a SMART Friends and Family handbook.

 

Interventions suitable for

Anyone affected by problematic drug and alcohol use.

Programme Title and Provider

Phoenix Futures Scotland

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

Phoenix Futures are a charity and housing association which helps people overcome drug and alcohol problems. They provide residential, prison, community and specialist services.

Drug and alcohol support workers use therapeutic practices to help those with substance misuse issues to look at the root of their problems and make positive changes. Through the Phoenix Plus model, they provide support in housing, family relationships, community engagement, and education and employability.

Possible Outcomes

Positive engagement with the local community; improved education and employability opportunities; positive family relationships and stable housing.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Contact with local services can be made by self-referral or by a referring agency by phone or email.

 

Interventions suitable for

Women, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse

Programme Title and Provider

Perthshire Women’s Aid

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

Perthshire Women’s Aid is a charity supporting women, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse, operating throughout Perthshire. They provide confidential support, information and access to temporary accommodation.

Support is provided in a non-judgmental, friendly, kind way whether you are still in a relationship or experiencing difficulties now the relationship has ended. We support anyone who identifies as a woman and support is provided either face to face at premises, over the phone, or by arranging a confidential visit at a place of choice.

The following services are offered:

Women’s Support Service (including refuge accommodation)

Children and Young People’s Support Services

Domestic Abuse Advocacy Service

Freedom Programme

Counselling Service

Cedar Project

Possible Outcomes

Emotional support. Practical support such as help with safety planning, money, housing or benefits; improved mental health and wellbeing; improved self-esteem and confidence.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Support can be accessed on a self-referral basis or via referral from an agency.

Interventions suitable for

Support is offed to any interested parties

Programme Title and Provider

Perth and Kinross ADHD Support Group (ADHD+)

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

Perth and Kinross ADHD+ is a registered charity which was set up in 2003 to provide help, support, information and services to children, young people and families suffering from, or dealing with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other social, emotional and behavioural disorders. It is the only organisation in Perth and Kinross who offers in-depth and continuous specialised services for ADHD.Services include a Duke of Edinburgh Youth Group, Befriending, Family Worker, monthly parent support group meetings and parenting classes.

Possible Outcomes

Improved relationships; improved mental wellbeing

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

The Group can be contacted by phone of through the PKAVS Carer’s Hub.