Young Adult Care and Support
Navigating adulthood can be difficult — especially for young people facing complex challenges such as substance misuse, unstable housing, behavioural difficulties, or mental health issues. At our agency, we provide tailored, compassionate, and practical support to help young adults move forward with stability, purpose, and confidence.
Our service is designed for young people aged 18+ who may be experiencing personal, emotional, or situational barriers to independent living. Many of the individuals we support are stepping down from secure settings, managing behavioural concerns, or transitioning out of care, hospital, or custody. Our focus is not just on crisis management, but on long-term recovery, skill development, and empowerment.
Support for Substance Misuse and Behavioural Needs
For young adults struggling with addiction or exhibiting challenging behaviours, we offer a structured, trauma-informed approach that meets individuals where they are. Each person receives an individualised support plan, created in partnership with them, and designed to reduce harm, prevent relapse, and promote positive change.
We use recognised therapeutic models, such as motivational interviewing and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), to help individuals understand their triggers and develop healthier coping strategies. Our staff are trained in de-escalation techniques and non-restrictive interventions, ensuring that support is delivered safely and respectfully. We also work closely with local drug and alcohol services, including DAAT teams, to ensure coordinated and consistent care across all providers.
Behavioural support is not just about managing incidents — it's about understanding the function of behaviour, giving young people the tools to regulate their emotions, and creating an environment where they feel heard, supported, and safe.
Transitions: Leaving Hospital, Prison or Facing Homelessness
Young adults leaving institutional settings or experiencing housing instability are often at risk of falling through the cracks. That’s why we provide intensive, wraparound support to help them make a successful transition into the community.
Whether someone is being discharged from a mental health hospital under Section 117, leaving custody, or sleeping rough, our team offers practical, hands-on support that begins with a full risk assessment and planning process. We liaise with probation officers, NHS liaison teams, housing authorities, and community partners to ensure that each person has a stable foundation from which to rebuild.
Support may include securing accommodation, sustaining a tenancy, managing benefits and income, and engaging with probation or health services. For individuals with forensic backgrounds or high-risk needs, we work in line with MAPPA protocols and safeguarding frameworks to ensure safety and accountability at every step.
Our goal is not just to prevent reoffending or readmission, but to offer hope, routine, and a genuine pathway toward independent living.
Life Skills and Pathways to Independence
Many of the young adults we support have missed out on key opportunities to develop the skills needed for independent living. We help fill those gaps through tailored one-to-one support that builds confidence and capability in everyday tasks.
Whether it’s learning to cook a healthy meal, manage personal finances using budgeting tools, or prepare a CV to apply for a job, we provide patient, practical guidance that meets the young person at their current ability level. Support often extends to attending appointments with Jobcentre Plus, training providers, or college open days — whatever helps build a realistic and empowering future.
We believe that building independence is about more than ticking boxes. It’s about nurturing motivation, celebrating small wins, and reinforcing the belief that each person can take control of their own life.
Emotional and Psychological Support
Emotional wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do. Many of the young people we work with have experienced trauma, abandonment, or undiagnosed mental health conditions that make trust and self-regulation difficult. That’s why emotional support is not treated as an add-on, but as a fundamental part of care.
We carry out regular wellbeing check-ins, build meaningful relationships, and create space for individuals to speak openly about their feelings without fear of judgement. Where appropriate, we support access to talking therapies through IAPT services, or refer individuals to specialist support via Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs).
For those at higher risk of mental health crises, we work with them to develop personalised crisis intervention plans and provide access to 24/7 on-call support — ensuring that help is always available when it’s needed most.
Our Promise: Person-Centred, Purpose-Driven Support
Every element of our care is built around the individual — their goals, their fears, their potential. We never reduce people to labels or diagnoses. Instead, we work with them to co-produce support plans that reflect who they are and what they want to achieve. Our team is trained in trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, and motivational approaches that foster trust, resilience, and personal growth.
From the first point of contact, we work collaboratively with families, professionals, and multi-agency teams to ensure continuity of care and positive outcomes. We don't just support — we advocate, we empower, and we help young adults believe in a future that’s worth working toward.