The Adolescent Project
LINK Adolescent Project provides a befriending service for young people with the aim of providing support to young people who are feeling lonely and isolated due to a mental health problem. Befriending can help to improve their resilience, self-esteem, confidence and mental wellbeing, through the support of a consistent and reliable befriender.
LINK was set up in January 2003 to help young people (12 to 18 year olds) in North East Fife. Subsequently expanding the service area to include Levenmouth and Central Fife.
Listen to what one of our volunteers has to say about being a befriender
Benefits of Befriending for Young People
- Increased confidence, self esteem and self-worth
- Accessing local amenities and services
- Improved connections with peers, family and the wider community
- Increased resilience
- Improved life skills
- Moving on to a positive desitination
This all help to improve the young person's emotional wellbeing, enabling them to build meaningful relationships, make healthier choices and be able to feel that they belong and have a valuable contribution to make to society.
Adolescent Project Photo Gallery
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"When working with young people there are times when you will see results in 10 seconds and there are times you won't see it for 10 years. Either way, keep planting those seeds of character, eventually they bloom."
