Community & Learning
safer communities, joined up working
Our approach to communities and partnerships is to support and compliment the work that's already happening in communities across Dundee. We are bringing together access to a range of services in a single point, work with employers to build safer workplaces, deliver free training in the community around mental health, suicide prevention and more!
Beating The odds
Based on our value of Inclusivity, our Community & Learning workstream strives to level the playing field for our young people by offering both formal and informal accessible learning opportunities in the community!
We’ll ensure that accessibility is at the heart of our work, standing alongside all young people who want to work with us, no matter their circumstances or background. We know that diverse identities play a huge role in the barriers faced by our young people so intersectionality will underpin how we work.
leveling the playing field
Young people with mental health and wellbeing challenges have some of the lowest access rates to higher/further education and skilled employment. We're here to support young people to pave the way to their futures!
We believe that our young people are just as capable if properly supported
We believe that everyone should have the chance to flourish in work by receiving the proper support from their employers
We believe that everyone should have fair access to ongoing education, regardless of their background
Our current projects
Personal achievment award
Young people who take part in our projects and services have an opportunity to gain an SQA Accredited Level 1 Personal Achievement Award. The Personal Achievement Award can benefit anyone looking go into further/higher education, or employment or who just want to broaden their skillset and qualifications.
If you are interested in achieving this award, or would like more information, please contact louise.lumsden@feelingstrong.co.uk
Transitions
Here at Feeling Strong we are aiming to understand how different transitional stages in young people's lives impact on their Mental Health & Wellbeing!
We are currently working on creating a brand new Feeling Strong Transitions Resource co-designed by young people for young people in Dundee, that will also help to inform the development of support in this area in the future!
Stay tuned for more exciting projects, workshops and training to come!💜💪