1. YOUR Group

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. SALSUS (2015) Deficits in Emotional Resilience and Conduct Problems

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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