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               HAPPEN School Health Network

               Also use the Welsh NHS link to find information on a range of local and national support
               organisations.


                  2 - Barod Cymru – Choices, Young Person’s Service




                Project aim


               Barod is an independent charity, which provides a range of services for substance users,
               their families and friends.  The project, which advocates a harm reduction philosophy, is a
               first point of contact for individuals who are seeking support, advice and guidance in
               relation to substance misuse as well as several additional social problems such as health,
               housing, education, employment, mental health, benefits and legal problems.  Co-located at
               Evolve, 47 The Kingsway, Swansea SA1 5HG.  The service enables its services within the co-
               production model exemplified by the partner agencies within its premises.

                 What does the project entail?


               The Choices Team focus on young people 11 – 25 years for a range of support needs with
               substance misuse at the core.  Whether the referral is for concerns around a young person’s
               use, or their need for support while living with a loved one/s who are misusing substances.
               Once referred, a holistic approach to support the young person as a whole is delivered in
               the aim to give the young person more opportunities and choice, and to empower them.

               The Choices team deliver PSHE sessions within some primary and the all the secondary
               schools across Swansea which have been successful and in turn has raised the profile and
               referral rates.  There is also a drop-in provision provided at its premises on the Kingsway
               every Thursday between 12:30pm and 4:30pm.


                 What is required from the School?


               (Not always needed)
               -Laptop
               -Projector
               -Involvement in organising family/parent sessions if this is desired


                 How do the pupils directly benefit?


               There is support available that is well structured, consistent and addresses the needs of
               families which can produce significant benefits to their personal health well-being and their
               relationships. Also strong links with curriculum with regards to PSHE.
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