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First Base| First Base | First Base
Geographical Area: Walsall
Age Range Min: 16
Age Range Max: 25
Gender Specific: no
| Culturally Specific: no
Method of Access: Third party referral.
| | Description | | The project has 17 flats and the 17 residents are supported in all aspects of live skills, including health and finance, by 4 P.A.'s. They work with each resident to get them into education, training or employment. The time a resident stays at First Base can vary from several weeks to several months. There is a strong emphasis on personal developement and taking part in social activities such as Theatre visits, food evenings, driving theory tuition which are arranged throughout the year. Staff receive drug awareness training from the DAT and are able to deliver Tier 1 advice and information to residents. Posters and literature from FRANK are also available and residents requiring further information or help are referred to Addaction. The centre also has a cyber cafe, conference facilities and office accommodation which are all available to the wider community. | | Mission Statement | | First Base Walsall is an interdenominational Christian Charity, that principally caters for the needs of young people that are homeless or in housing need, and aged between 16 - 25. First Base Walsall encompasses basic Christian principles in alleviating poverty associated with homelessness, promoting education and encouraging independence.' | | Objectives | | Our working ethos: 'The Christian ethos of First Base recognises the importance of privacy, the right to hold opinions/beliefs, and the right to be treated fairly and equally. Due respect is given to people's religious views, cultural background and sensitivities. While we may from time to time have the privilige of sharing our faith with young people, at no time will this be done in a way that exerts pressure upon them, or gives them the impression that continued use of our services is in any way dependant upon their response. | | Staff Profile | | Management Committee, Operations Manager, Supported Housing Manager, Receptionist, 3 FT & 1 PT Personal Advisors. Additional staff at the Cyber Café, Supporting People/Systems Manager, and Admin support. | | Linked Organisations | | Walsall Hostel Working Group, Connexions, Learn Direct, The Vine Trust, Social Services, all major Walsall training providers, local colleges and Walsall/Wolverhampton University. |
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