Montgomeryshire Family Crisis Centre
Domestic Abuse Support in North Powys
ACE Recovery Toolkit The Children and Young People Adverse Childhood Experiences Recovery Toolkit is an 8 week group programme that uses a combination of creative activities and group working to develop children and young people’s resilience and give them opportunity to experience the healing of relational support. It provides information and education that enables children and young people to cope with the adversity they have experienced, (and may do so in the future). The programme is provided free of charge and is delivered in person.
Break 4 Change is a 10 week programme designed to support families who are being impacted by Child to Parent (Caregiver) Abuse. The programme aims to provide strategies and approaches to bring about positive change, reducing the parent’s sense of isolation and the young person’s feelings of entitlement. It is free of charge and is delivered in person.
We offer one to one support in Schools on the effects of domestic abuse. We also facilitate group work for Children and Young People aged 6-18 years, outside of educational hours. We provide a safe group environment for children who have experienced, been affected by or witnessed domestic abuse. These are split in two different groups, the STAR club and the STAR teenage programme. The Young People can understand and explore their feelings around what they have experienced. The club is run over 8 weeks, covering a range of vital topics, the children are supported to manage feelings associated with Domestic Abuse. Children learn practical skills around managing anger and keeping safe and they Understand that they are not alone.
Contact e-mail
Enquiries@familycrisis.co.uk
CALAN DVS
Domestic Abuse Support
Adverse Childhood Experience Recovery Toolkit. 8 week programme that uses creative activities and group work to develop young peoples resilience and understanding of health relationships to help them cope with the adversity they have experienced.
Drawing and Talking Therapy, an attachment based therapeutic intervention for Children and young Adults
Listen and Hear Me a 10-week Programme for Children and Young People aged 5 - 18 years. The programme focuses on hearing the voice of the child .
Email
katie.samuel@calondvs.org.uk
Phone 01874 625146
Dyfed Powys Police
Crime Prevention Education
The Dyfed-Powys Police Schools Service provides a wrap-around service to schools in Wales offering crime prevention education and supportive policing services captured in the Programme’s strap line. The Schools Police officers deliver a series of Crime Prevention lesson deliveries and Supportive School Policing initiatives that aim to:
- Educate children and young people about the harm substance misuse can cause to their health, their families and the wider community
- Achieve a reduction in the levels of crime and disorder within our young communities.
They are also able to offer a wide variety of assembly presentations. The assemblies offer flexibility and ensure the WPSP keeps pace with emerging threats, trends and issues. A series of vlogs and other materials are also available on our dedicated SchoolBeat cymru website.
The Programme has a corporate approach to ensure that all children, 5 to 16 years old across Wales receive the same accurate and up to date information.
The SPOs work closely with Pastoral, Behaviour and Safeguarding leads in schools to support the newly developing Health and Well-being curriculum
SPOs also support schools through supportive policing practices; dealing with incidents using the School Crime Beat policy and offering restorative resolutions including restorative conferencing when required.
Contact
Montgomeryshire
PC129 Lindsay Sweetman
lindsay.sweetman@Dyfed-Powys.police.uk
PC 733 Gayle Jones
gayle.jones@Dyfed-Powys.police.uk
Brecknockshire
Radnorshire
PC 597 Viv Ainsworth
Vivienne.ainsworth@dyfed-powys.police.uk
CAMHS In Reach. Childrens and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Attachment Aware/Trauma Informed Schools
The Powys CAMHS School In-Reach Team offer training for schools to become Attachment Aware/Trauma Informed Schools for staff around themes or trends which influence the wellbeing of children and young people. These include professional training packages including thoughts of suicide and self-harm, sleep, eating disorder. Attachment Aware/Trauma Informed Schools and the importance of play.
The Powys CAMHS School In-Reach Team can offer learning packages for children and young people, including resilience, 5 Ways to Wellbeing, Exam Stress, Maintaining Resilience and Social Media, Sleep, Anxiety, Self-harm, Responding to Worry. They can upskill school staff to deliver a five-week programme relating to strategies which will help Big Emotions.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training enables staff to be more confident in responding to the needs of the child or young person when mental health issues first emerge or when a young person’s mental health is escalating to crisis. Primary, High School staff and other professionals and Services are all eligible to access the training, the content is directed towards the demographic of High School children and young people but does have relevance for schools where children are primary school age. The main themes of Mental Health First Aid Training involve developing an understanding of causative factors, signs and symptoms, and strategies that can be used by a Mental Health First Aider. The content includes understanding depression (including suicidal ideation and self-harm), anxiety, eating disorders, psychosis, and substance misuse.
E mail
powyscamhs.schoolsin-reach@wales.nhs.uk
Tel 01686 620 793
Twitter @Pthbschin_reach
Powys County Council Child Exploitation Team.
The Child Exploitation Hub is a team within Powys Children’s Services. Exploitation is an umbrella term for child sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation and county lines, on-line harm, radicalisation, forced labour, forced marriage and domestic servitude. We work with children (aged up to 18 years), families, agencies and communities providing specialist support to children identified to be at heighted risk or who have been exploited, it is our aim to disrupt harm, support children’s recovery and build resilience and safety within their family and professional network.
At a preventative level we can offer advice and guidance to professionals and schools working with children to raise awareness of what child exploitation is, and we can share evidence-based resources to aid communication and intervention with children.
Contact Email
child.exploitation@powys.gov.uk
Twitter @powysCE
For training enquiries contact e mail
practice.development@powys.gov.uk
Training available on a quarterly basis for all including school staff. No charge.
Powys County Council Youth Services Open Access.
The Open Access Youth Team offers a wide range of activities and opportunities to young people aged 11-25. The service is voluntary based and is open ended in nature. This means the youth workers are able to build a significant relationship with young people. This often gives the youth worker unique understanding of young people and a better knowledge to tailor their work to suit the individual needs. Over time this leads to positive outcomes and the empowering of young people to make informed decisions about their lives and futures.
The sessions are delivered by the 12-hour youth workers and are planned in conjunction with the schools. The school and community knowledge and intelligence feeds into this planning and responds to local need. These groups are formed around the needs of young people and are based around topical conversations, awareness days and any school-based issues that may have happened that week! There are drop-in sessions for young people during breaktimes and lunchtimes where young people can access the youth workers for advice and guidance on a range of issues or topics. They form close relationships with the Wellbeing and Pastoral departments in each school to ensure that the provision of support is targeted to the young people who need it most.
Contact
Machynlleth and Llanidloes - Elen Chick
elen.chick@powys.gov.uk
Brecon and John Beddoes – Katie Cleaves
katie.lloyd1@powys.gov.uk
Gwernyfed and Crickhowell – Wes Granger
wes.granger@powys.gov.uk
Maesydderwen – Becci Walter
Becci.walter@powys.gov.uk
Builth Wells, Llandrindod and Newtown schools – Hannah Harrop
Hannah.harrop@powys.gov.uk
Welshpool High School – Beki Williams
beki.williams1@powys.gov.uk
Youth Advocacy ( White Ribbon)
The youth advocacy program is for 14–18-year-olds both male and female to understand what healthy and unhealthy relationships are, learn about domestic abuse, sexual violence, and the legislation around issues that pupils face on a daily basis such as sexting. It also teaches pupils about gender-based violence and the root causes associated with this. It is a two-hour session followed by a ceremony where the pupils will receive a certificate and where they can make a pledge to the white ribbon to become a role model within their school and call out unwanted behaviour.
Contact: Glenys Vivers Lead Co-ordinator for VAWDASV and White Ribbon
E MAIL
glenys.vivers1@powys.gov.uk
Telephone 01597826567
ADFERIAD RECOVERY.
Substance Misuse.
Provide one to One sessions using Pyscho social techniques around their own substance misuse. Support also provided to pupils who may have family members who are misusing substances.
Lessons around substances. Vaping, cannabis, Alcohol. Bespoke lessons available if a need is identified.
Contact Main Office 0300 777258
Sarah Langford 07977537193
E -MAIL
Sarah.Langford@adferiad.org
Credu
Support for Young Carers, Young Adult Carers and their families.
Emotional, Social and Financial support both in and outside of school. No time restriction on the support ie no specific amount of sessions, engagement provided for as long as needed. Examples include One to One Intervention, Support Peer Groups, Residentials, Advocacy assistance at meetings, Financial Support, Counselling, Training. Awareness raising sessions for schools available for example, training, assemblies and PHSE Lessons. School Guidance Policy available for information and advice
Contact Main Office 01597823800
E-mail
carers@credu.cymru
Website
www.carers.cymru
Powys Youth Intervention Service.
Support Pupils Emotional and Well Being with Self Esteem, Self Confidence, understanding feelings, emotions and associated behaviours. Support to develop positive coping strategies around e.g. low level self-harm, anxiety, poor emotional resilience, bereavement, family breakdown, impact of parent/carer mental health or drug/alcohol misuse Social and peer relationships Family relationships.
Personal safety e.g. exploitation, sexual exploitation, online safety, heathy relationships and risk taking behaviour. Personal and social development (including skills for life, learning and work), Support to build Resilience and decision making skills which contribute to their wellbeing
Contact
Simon.titley@powys.gov.uk
Mid and North Powys Mind
On – Line Peer support Group Facilitated on – line peer group in a safe space to work towards recovery.
Tel 07947 106874
Contact
youth@mnpmind.org.uk
Brecon and District Mind at Brecon High School
Brecon and District Mind are currently offering two wellbeing workshops every Friday during term time at Brecon High School, with each session catering to groups of 10 students. In addition, they host a mindful walk during lunchtime.
The workshops address a variety of topics, such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem, sleep, low mood, and more. To ensure the content is relevant and beneficial, the group selects the topics during the first session.
As with all our Mind Groups, drinks and biscuits are provided. Students for the workshops are being recommended by their year heads, and they have the option to participate if they wish.
The lunchtime walks are open to everyone on a drop-in basis.
Contact: Lisa Price
lisa@breconmind.org.uk
Area 43
Area 43 runs workshops in all secondary schools and for year 6 students. This can be delivered to large or small groups and include school staff.
Themes already delivered include; Exam Stress, LGBTQI+ awareness, Compassion Focussed Therapy and Transition to secondary school.
Area 43 provides a free counselling service for young people in schools (10-18 years) across Powys.
Availability:
Face-to-face counselling during school hours.
Online counselling: Monday – Friday, 12pm-9pm.
Contact:
counselling@area43.co.uk
Phone: 01239 614566
Equality and Diversity
The Equalities and Engagement Young Peoples Officer works with Schools Based Youth Workers, Pastoral Teams, and school staff to establish and maintain various needs-led groups in high schools, including LGBTQ+ groups. These groups provide safe spaces for young people to discuss issues, increase positive visibility, challenge stereotypes, and fundraise. Work can be arranged with School Councils and Form Captains to challenge school policies, particularly around uniforms. Focus group sessions held to empower young people to voice issues and find solutions. Workshops available on resilience, stereotypes, Equality and Diversity, and provide Peer Mentor Training for Year 10 and 12 students.
For more information contact
jess.metcalf@powys.gov.uk
