SWANSEA DRUGS PROJECT
We employ professionally qualified experienced staff to provide free services to one of the most vulnerable and least understood groups in society. Our working practices are under constant revision to ensure the most effective service provision within the limits of available resources.
Our current premises have a range of facilities. These include disabled access through out, fully fitted training kitchen, training room, drop in facilities and individual counselling rooms.
ABOUT LINKS
The LINKS team at Swansea Drugs Project is funded by the European Social Fund and includes two Coastal workers. The aim of the project is to promote vocational guidance , training, education and employment opportunities for individuals who are currently economically inactive.
WHAT LINKS OFFERS
LINKS, directly and through its partners, offer a wide range of activities and courses to suit the needs of the individual. Some of the sessions currently available are:
- Cookery courses & Healthy Living,
- Computer / I.T. Skills
- Film Club
- Art Programs
- Anger Management
- Job Searches & Advice
- Print Making Courses
Group programs currently include:
- Womens Group
- Mens Group
- Preparing for change
- Life Skills
- On the move (Job Search)
TRAINING & EDUCATION
FURTHER TRAINING & EDUCATION
If you are interested in gaining a qualification we can help guide and support you when exploring the wide choice of learning opportunities available in Swansea
These range from informal training and basic courses through to NQF and equivalent qualifications.
Daunted about applying to do a course? We can support you with practical help, with things like completing application forms, finding out where courses are available in your chosen subject, and help with applying for funding grants.
We can also look at your study skills, and through our ongoing programs, we can help you with time management, stress and anxiety too.
EMPLOYMENT
TRAINING & WORK OPPORTUNITIES
We can help you make the right choices for the future.When you are ready and commited to moving towards work or training, we will offer you support and signpost you in the right direction.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Through partnership working with D.A.C.E (Department of adults continuing education) and other organisations, we run a variety of art sessions which allows you to explore different printing methods and the opportunities to explore different artistic techniques.
WELL BEING
LIFE SKILLS
We offer a range of Life skills sessions that can look at issues with you such as assertiveness, confidence, dealing with anger and conflicts, time management, skills for living independently, stress and anxiety management. Many of these come under our Group Work sessions or on a one to one basis to suit your needs.
GYM SESSIONS
Being active doesn’t have to be a drudge. It can be fun and sociable. After an initial one to one introduction, you can join in with the gym sessions. You exercise at your own pace and as well as improving fitness, it increases overall health and provides a social network.
COOKERY & NUTRITION
LINKS has the use of the training kitchens where we can show ways of cooking and eating healthily within budget. By promoting healthy eating and food preparation, hygiene and budgeting skills, you can gain experience and take further steps towards independent living.
CONTACT
If you require more information on how the Links team can help please contact us on
- Tel.(01792) 472002
- Fax.(01792) 472004
- Email. mail@swanseadp.org.uk
73-74 Mansel Street
Swansea
SA1 5TR
