OUR 16+ SERVICE

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Shepherds Gate Semi-Independent Living service provides a high standard of accommodation and supportive environment for residents aged 16 to 24 years.

 

We aim to ensure young people are able to develop and maintain respect, self-reliance and self-care skills and enable them to make informed, age-appropriate decisions, concerning their present and future so they can achieve a successful transition into independence and adulthood.

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Services offered are based on an assessment of the young person’s needs.

 

WHO WE PROVIDE SERVICES FOR

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The young people we accommodate and support have varying needs which may include:​

• Attention deficit disorder

• Mental health issues

• Challenging behaviour

• Moderate learning disabilities

• Drug and alcohol abuse

• Self-harming behaviours

• Gang involvement

• Criminal behaviour

• Low level sexualised behaviour

• Attachment disorders

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We work on the basis of being a “good parent” – providing structure, support, encouragement and guidance together with emotional warmth. Our staff provide positive role models for the young people we support.

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We work, where appropriate, with the young person’s family in order to assist in improving relationships and actively support them to maintain the positive links in their lives.

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We also liaise with external agencies to support the work carried out with young people. This includes drug and alcohol services, advocacy services and CAMH services.​