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 an advice service for 13-25 year olds living the 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. 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 that can be hired when not in use by young people. To book rooms on-line go to www.roomsformeetings.net
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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