Prevention

The I AM POSSIBLE mentoring programme offers support to young people based in Luton and its surrounding areas Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Its aim is to support the change of behavours that lead to a negitive lifestyle.

The I AM POSSIBLE programme uses youth mentors and from September 2024, have spaces for mentees.

We are looking for young people to be referred from: schools, local authorities and additional support services in the sector. We also welcome self-referrals.

The programme has been developed to help vulnerable young people aged 11 – 25 years old who will benefit from a person-centred approach to engagement

For more information and/or an exploratory conversation, please contact: yinka@embracingchange.org.uk

Intervention

After 3+ years in development and trialing, with results which will make you reassess what changes can be achieved, our programme is now available as a 142 page A6 book: One Giant Leap to End Dependency

To purchase your copy, or multiple copies; click here, you can also ask your local library to order copies too, if they haven’t got the book available already? You can also purchase eBook versions here too.

We will continue our trials and are expecting to soon obtain official acreditation for the programme.

As well as the book, If you would like us to pursonally deliver the programme to your organisation/clients, email: info@embracingchange.org.uk

Post-rehabilitation

Batten House is our residential home, created to assist formally homeless or vulnerably housed individuals, who have completed rehabilitation but need ongoing support with their dependency issues, whilst rebuilding their lives in preparation for independent living.

At Batten House, we provide: five hours support a week to each individual within a home setting, a safe haven with a structured activity-based programme that includes: a housework rota, fellowship support meetings, group discussions, social events, regular support from a key worker, plus the ongoing peer to peer support the residents offer each other.

Embracing Change currently operates four bed spaces at Batten House.

Referral criteria for supported accommodation at Batten House:

  1. They must be clean post-rehab for at least three months.
  2. Male.
  3. Single.
  4. Aged: 21 to 65.
  5. Must be eligible to receive Housing Benefit and
    prepared to stay at the residence for a minimum
    term of
    six months.
  6. Whilst there is no maximum stay,
    the resident should be prepared to enter into a
    review on next steps if they have resided at the
    property for more than six months.
  7. Batten house is a completely abstinent house. No
    alcohol is permitted on the premises. Recovering
    addicts/alcoholics considered based on individuals
    needs & condition.
  8. Be prepared to have random swab/urine tests if
    required.
  9. Must not have a criminal conviction for any sexual
    offences or offences against children.
  10. Must not be a prolific self-harmer.
  11. Cannot keep pets at the residence, we are in the
    process of reviewing this, however, being a multiple
    household the residence will not suit the keeping of
    a dog or cat.

Support Related Referral Criteria:

  1. They can have medium support needs.
  2. Must have a desire to be helped towards positive change.
  3. Must be willing to abide by: the House Rules, Regulations and License Agreement.
  4. Must be willing to engage with the project and participate in meaningful activities. These could include: volunteering, training & education, skill development, employment or other paid work etc. the target for this is a minimum of 10 hours per week.
  5. Must be willing to work with Pastoral Mentor weekly to meet the objectives of their Support Plan including engaging with (and not restricted to) relevant activities, residents meetings or coaching workshops.

Next steps:

If the answers to the above are yes, then please contact Annie Oliver, our Support Manager for a Expression of Interest form, by emailing her at: annie@embracingchange.org.uk then simply fill this out and return to us.

Any questions? Please contact Annie at: annie@embracingchange.org.uk

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