The Social Support team at Evolve is made up of social workers and youth workers who provide one on one support to young people. We are here to walk alongside you and provide support that is centered around your needs and goals. We provide practical support, information, mentoring and advocacy support. The support we provide is not limited to a specific number of appointments. We are flexible around how long we support you, based on your individual needs and goals.

Mentoring 

• Meeting you where you’re at 

• A space to figure out your goals, work towards them, or chat about progress and challenges

• A space for what’s on top 

• Someone to chat to about how things are going in life

Navigating relationships

• Discussing boundaries

• Communication skills

• A space to talk about healthy vs. unhealthy relationships

Advocacy 

• Two types of advocacy – on your behalf, or alongside you

• Support you in having your voice heard 

• Liaison with other services 

• Support with appointments or contacting services

• Support with court and legal processes

Practical support 

• Learn new skills 

• Get shit done! 

• Not limited to the room/paperwork 

• Supporting you with applications etc.

• Support with finding study or work or working on your CV

• Budgeting

• Support with applying for housing/flats

Information & connecting with other services

• Finding/sharing information with you relevant to your situation (e.g. giving you information about your rights)

• Connecting you in with other services

If you have any questions or if you have a support need but aren’t sure if we can help with it feel free to reach out to discuss😊