How does Teenfocus work?

 

Individual Work

Individual work involves receiving therapeutic support from a TeenFocus Worker.  We meet with the young person weekly in a place in which they feel comfortable to meet with us.  This can be in the young person’s home, school or in any other place that they choose.  We also offer web and telephone based support.

Over the web: many young people today enjoy communicating over the internet and therefore may feel more comfortable talking about what is going on for the them over the web. Web support can also make it easier for young people who live away from services to get the support they need.

Over the telephone: this kind of support allows the young person to make contact with us without needing to meet face to face. As young people today use their phone to communicate, this kind of support allows young people to feel more comfortable communicating with us.

Mentoring Proramme

The Mentoring service is based on the principle of informal support and the concept of the Mentor being a 'role model and supporter' of the young person.  Volunteers are specifically selected and trained to work in a mentoring capacity with young people and receive on-going training, support and supervision from ISPCC staff. Click here to learn more about the Mentoring Programme