Youth Support

LOCATION: Derry/Londonderry, Strabane, Omagh and Enniskillen

HOW DO I ACCESS THIS SERVICE? Referrals to this programme can only be made via Social Services. Each Social Work Office has been provided with a referral form, however they can also be accessed via our office in Bishop Street. Referral forms should be completed by both the referral agent and the family and returned to the project manager via post or email.

Provides community-based alternatives to residential care or custody to young people, aged 10-17 years, through community-based resources to deliver a tailored intervention.

CONTACT:

For Derry/Londonderry & Strabane, tel: +44 (0)28 7126 2104 or email: [email protected]

For Omagh & Enniskillen, tel: +44 (0)28 6634 4004 or email: [email protected]

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