YOUR Group

2 year’s funding received from Challenge Fund YOUR Group 2 year’s funding received from Challenge Fund New early support that is tailored to change patterns in young people’s drug and alcohol use Build evidence base of ‘what works’ locally to increase young people’s resilience Co-ordinated multi-agency response Targeted approach – GIRFEC Public health approach Only half of applicants received funding. We are one of 3 project with large scale funding (over £35k) System change Targeted approach to engage vulnerable YP at risk, and who are known to services through the GIRFEC process Current provision: (GIRFEC SU thematic group, Pan-Grampian working group to discuss substance use in schools) Disjointed Lack of strategic direction and policy implementation Lack of specialist drug and alcohol services for YP regarding their own problematic substance use Lack of consistency in the levels of support and services available across Aberdeenshire Staff do not feel they have the relevant skills, knowledge and confidence to work with YP regarding their own substance use Many YP are not getting appropriate support to enable them to make positive choices about their health, wellbeing and their future Aims of the project: Create a more joined up approach between relevant stakeholders, including families, communities and key delivery agencies to improve the quality of life of families and communities by: sharing resources and knowledge avoiding duplication investigate alternative/sustainable funding processes – SDS, community funding 2

YOUR Group – identifying the need Concerns raised across Grampian – use, supply SALSUS – substance use and emotional/mental health Piloting – separate tiers Inverurie (Tier 1 & 2) Evidence base Direct experience Feedback and consultation with YP and their families Complex pattern of substance use amongst YP Local intelligence – GIRFEC SU Thematic Group, Pan-Grampian Working Group – substance use in schools N/X in-house research – start using substances in early teens, but not access services til in 20s SALSUS – use has plateaued, but pockets of vulnerable YP (care experienced in particular) who continue to use substances, including alcohol. Link to deterioration in emotional/mental health – future users of various adult support services 8 years of research and piloting/refining approach Piloted separate tiers across Aberdeenshire Inverurie – Tier 1 & 2 Tier 1: ADP/CSP money, Social Work interest – audit of cases 80% open/known to SW, 10% GLC, 10% referred from school Tier 2: Crearer money for GLC 3

SALSUS (2015) Reductions in use of Substances since survey begins, but first reverse since 2013 survey

SALSUS (2015) Deficits in Emotional Resilience and Conduct Problems

Good Life Choices (GLC) 1:1 Support Good Life Choices (GLC) YOUR Space YOUR Group Family Support Family Support Proposed model 3 tiers of support: Diversionary activities (targeted) – YOUR Space Early intervention structured group work programme to increase resilience – Good Life Choices (GLC) Structured 1:1 support for YP regarding their own substance use Approach will ensure that YP, and their family members where appropriate, will get support from the right service at the right time. 6

Action plan implemented over 2 years: Your Group Action plan implemented over 2 years: Year 1 – Establish all 3 tiers in Inverurie and Kemnay networks Year 2 – Continue in Inverurie and Kemnay networks and expand delivery to include Huntly network 7

Diversionary activities delivered within community Your SPace Diversionary activities delivered within community Activities to promote physical and mental wellbeing, including issue based topics as required Police tactical analysis YP have ownership Referral pathways in and out – targeted approach (GIRFEC), sustainability History: Friday Night Project (Angus) Active Hub Safe and secure environment for YP to attend Creative and innovative approach to engage YP who wouldn’t usually engage in activities Programme runs weekly Various activities available, informed by participant’s interests and feedback – e.g. sports, arts, crafts, cooking, healthy eating, chill out area led by youth work staff, and guest facilitators discussing issues based topics, e.g. drug/alcohol awareness, online safety Referrals identified through GIRFEC processes – max of 20 YP 11 – 14 years old Exit referral pathways: YP have a particular interest – sport, hobby (sustainability) Additional support is required from a service 8

Good Life Choices (GLC) Student-led 12 week group work programme to increase resilience, confidence and self-esteem through a variety of health and wellbeing activities Referral pathways in and out – targeted approach (GIRFEC), sustainability (links to YOUR Space) Peer education approach Family member involvement History: Future Legends in Aberdeen City Culture Changers (peer education – conducted research regarding YP drug/alcohol use and knowledge of the recovery position; developed session to raise awareness and practical application of recovery position which they delivered to PSE classes in Portlethen Academy, and to vaious GLC groups across City and Shire; Saltire Awards/Recovery Star Awards; Looking to be YP volunteers with ADA) Programme linked to Curriculum for Excellence, and SHANARRI wellbeing indicators Delivered to groups of 10 – 12, S2 pupils Session divided into two parts – ‘theory’ and activities to put skills into practice Recruit and train YP Peer Educators to co-deliver GLC Yearly gathering for peer educators from 3 areas to share experience and practice Graduation – engage with family members who wouldn’t normally attend drug/alcohol awareness events, enabling them to link into additional support (e.g. ADA adult services) 9

Strength based needs assessment Structured 1:1 Support Strength based needs assessment Holistic action plan to reduce risks and harms, promote positive choices about health, wellbeing and future aspirations Regular reviews Partnership working (GIRFEC – Named Person/Lead Professional) Referral pathways in and out – tier 1 & 2, other resources, services and supports History: Various services provided by ADA (compass, Incite, YP Worker) Referral pathways in – identified through tiers 1 & 2 or from local stakeholders, including self/family referrals Exit pathways – tier 1 & 2 provision, other community resources, services and supports This tier will develop over the life time of the project Links to other professionals Consultancy role – to support staff who already have working relationship with YP 10

Agreed Outcomes Included: YP who are socially isolated (and their family members where appropriate) have improved access to appropriate support within the local community Active: YP have increased opportunities to take part in a range of activities which contribute to healthy growth and development Healthy: YP (and their family members where appropriate) have improved their ability to make positive choices about their health and wellbeing Responsible: YP (and their family members where appropriate) have improved their ability to make positive choices about their future Mapping exercise – How does your core business connect with these outcomes/how can we develop links? (develop grid as with Inverurie Steering Group) Strategic MoU – who is needed as part of this? Reporting processes – GIRFEC Management Group, SU Thematic Group, Local Learning Community Partnerships, Community Planning Who’s missing? Can you help? Steering Group Local Operational Group Evaluation Accreditation of GLC 11