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Connexions Walsall| Connexions Walsall | Connexions Walsall
Geographical Area: Walsall
Age Range Min: 13
Age Range Max: 19
Gender Specific: no
| Culturally Specific: no
Method of Access: All young people within the age group are targeted by the service although individuals can self-refer.
| | Description | Walsall Connexions is part of the Black Country Connexions partnership. Everyone working for Connexions has basic substance misuse training with all PA's undertaking further courses both locally and within the partnership.
Walsall offers support and works with local partners to provide programmes of diversionary activities including a range of sporting events, play schemes, sailing, day trips, narrow boat rides, golf, go-carting, swimming and street sports.
The Black Country Connexions website has drug and alcohol information alongside other lifestyle advice. Black Country Connexions also has a double decker bus that is jointly used with the voluntary sector. The bus is equipped with computers and internet access and a number of other facilities to assist in engaging young people in the community. | | Staff Profile | | I Manager and a team of PA's. | | Linked Organisations | | Walsall Connexions works in partnership with other key agencies including Walsall Council, Walsall Local Strategic Partnership, Walsall Social Services, Community Safety, Nacro and Walsall Children’s Fund. One of the Team Leaders is on secondment to Walsall DAT. |
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