Our Programmes
MARC project: Addiction Support Services
The MARC Project delivers person-centred support programmes to individuals who are experiencing difficulties maintaining their tenancies due to substance use problems. Through Floating Support many service users have made significant changes in their lives; reducing alcohol/drug use, maintaining tenancies, accessing healthcare, commencing training courses and volunteering.
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The Drop-In Centre normally opens 4 days a week and acts as a "support hub” delivering a range of supports, including contact with peers and volunteers, meals, advice/ information on benefits and housing, health checks, social activities and training.
LYFE: Link Youth For Everyone
LYFE (Link Youth For Everyone) includes a drop-in which provides a safe space and support for young people. Advice Clinics are included on a range of health topics. Young Parent Support provides support for families and young people.
Mentoring support around esteem, growth, challenge and resilience, budgeting and life skills is given and Group Work providing advice and courses in a range of topics, including positive decision making, mindfulness, mental health issues, cooking and parenting skills.
ESOL: English For Speakers of Other Languages
English For Speakers of Other Languages provides lessons for adults every Monday morning from 9.30am to 12.30pm and on Tuesday's from 9.30am until 4pm. . The Monday morning class includes a Stepping Stones class with mothers and children helping mothers increase levels of confidence and assertiveness.
The course also provides examples of language-rich activities (like book reading, story telling, singing and rhyme) which is of benefit to the children. Help with form-filling and signposting to local services and help with phone calls form part of the service.
The Link Charity Shop
The Link Shop provides good quality second hand furniture at reasonable prices. The shop front promotes and enhances The Link's charitable work. It provides opportunities for volunteering for the local population by helping in the shop and delivering and collecting furniture in the van.
