What we do:

The Avenues project works with primarily young people 13-19 but also work with young people 11-25. The project works in two ways first it operates a detached youth work service which further details can be found on www.detachedyouthwork.com. Then secondly when operate a daytime service which provide information and advice to young people in several different ways. The health session which runs on Tuesday and Thursdays 4-7 where young people can get information on drugs and alcohol, emotional health smoking cessation, and can register for a C Card. There are two youth session run from 3- 5:30 Monday to Wednesday where young people can access a free internet service and have access to trained staff. Alternative Education sessions are run on Fridays which is a closed group. The young womens group operates on a Wednesday evening.

Who takes part?

The Avenues Project is open to all. Different Communities are involved with the Project such as the local community and young people, the Muslim Community, Jewish Community, Visible minority ethnic community, Bangladeshi Community, as well Asylum seekers.

The Project's main aim is to include through community cohension and break the barriers of age race and gender.