Mission: To provide information, advice and guidance to young people within the Test Valley in order to promote independence and encourage appropriate life choices.
The Junction provides a safe space and advice service for 13-25 year olds living in the Test Valley area. The service is delivered alongside Hampshire County Youth Service and addresses the individual needs of each service user. They provide information on a range of issues including housing, employment, education, health and relationships, as well as signposting people to other appropriate services or agencies. Opportunities to get involved with a national youth volunteering programme are available through vinvolved, follow link for more information.
The Junction also has a fully equipped Internet café and is now registered as an Online Learning Centre, offering a wide range of online support including courses and workshops dealing with the issues surrounding homelessness, youth offending, anti-social behaviour, sexual health, education and employment.
The Junction also has a number of meeting rooms and training facilities which can be hired. To book rooms please call 01264 369694.
The Junction is part of the Test Valley Foyer
Test Valley Foyer
Outcomes for clients:
- Improved awareness and understanding of the support available to them
- Having somewhere that they can call their own and have fun with their peers
- Cutting crime, reduced alcohol and drug consumption, tackling family issues and returning to education
- Increased independence through structured training
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