ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Young People’s Health Project is an innovative health and lifestyle peer education project that aims to equip young people with the knowledge, skills and awareness required to take positive steps to maintain their health and that of their peers.

The project provides training and support to young people who will be recruited as peer educators (known as Community Health Ambassadors). Ambassadors will provide health and lifestyle advice and education to young people who live in Athersley, New Lodge and Smithies areas of Barnsley.

The project will cover a wide range of health-related issues that affect young people including:

Y Substance misuse
Y Sexual health
Y Stopping smoking
Y Diet and nutrition
Y Physical activity
Y Stress, anger and conflict management

The intended project outcomes include:
Y Recruitment of Health ambassadors
Y Increased awareness knowledge and Support around health issues
Y Increased participation in physical activity
Y Increased confidence and self-esteem
Y Reduction in the number of young people smoking
Y Access to sexual health information advice and support

We are currently looking to recruit more 'Community Health Ambassadors' for further detail on how to register please contact us.

The Young People's Health Drop in is at
32 Derwent Road, Athersley South.
Open to ages 13-25 years.
Opening Times: Wednesday 3:30-5:30
Thursday 3:30-5:30

CONTACT DETAILS
Kathryn Hines
Project Co-ordinator
Young People’s Health Project
Roundhouse Community Partnership
Partnership House
26 Laxton Road
Athersley
Barnsley
S71 3DH
tel 01226 283400 mob 07855 756794


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