Are you a young person in Youth Friendly Sandwell looking for support? Find mental health, BAME and additional needs resources below.
Disability and Special Education Needs
You will find lots of information the support on offer and how you can access it here.
Ambitious about Autism helps to support young people with Autism into employment.
Supported internships
Some 6th Forms and colleges provide supported internship programmes for their students with an Education, Health and Care Plan. Participating in a supported internship programme means you will spend most of your time on a work placement with an employer whilst being supported by a job coach. You will continue to go to college when not on your placement to complete work related qualifications.
For more information on supported internships contact your local 6th Form or college.
Apprenticeships
If you are leaving school or college with an Education, Health and Care Plan you may be able to apply for an apprenticeship where an exception has been made to the Level 2 Maths and English requirements. This is only possible on certain apprenticeships, so contact the Think Sandwell Specialist Employment Team for more information.
Accessing work
Connexions in Sandwell also offers careers support up to the age of 25 for those with special education needs and/or disabilities:
Finding a job if you have a disability or mental health condition
For support to find a job if you have a disability or mental health you can Sandwell Council’s Specialist Employment Team. This specialist team will be able to talk you through all of your options and offer support on your next steps.
Connexions Sandwell also offers careers support up to the age of 25 for those with special education needs and/or disabilities.
Mental Health
NHS IPS Black Country
If you have a mental health condition and live in the Black Country, you can access the NHS IPS service.
Ditch the Label
Ditch the Label is a fantastic mental health site which has a mission to empower the under 25s. You’ll find youth wellbeing resources and info for bullying, mental health, relationships, coronavirus and more.
General mental health support
See all youth mental health resources on Youth Employment UK.
Additional support
Advice on alcohol/drug treatment and education:
- Decca. 6-8 Unity Walk, Tipton. Call: 0121 569 2201 or visit https://www.ourguideto.co.uk/
- Cranstoun. Call: 020 8335 1830 or visit https://www.cranstoun.org/services/substance-misuse/cranstoun-sandwell/
Advice on benefits/managing money:
- Welfare Rights Unit, Roway Lane, Oldbury, B69 3ES. Call: 0121 569 3158 or visit http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/welfareright
HealHub – Free Online Mental Health Support For Under 25 Year Olds
If you or someone you know has been struggling to cope in life after lockdown or has been affected by COVID-19 please feel free to refer them to the www.healhub.org.uk.
