The following is a list of services available at ‘The Place’.
DTC run drop-ins for young people Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings 7.00 – 9.30 p.m. and Saturdays 12 – 4.00 p.m. Free pregnancy testing, condoms and contraceptive info/advice at ‘The Place’ during any of the DTC sessions* contact 01582 890617 or ‘The Place’ 01582 890291 for any enquiries.
* These services are confidential within the boundaries of DTC Child Protection Policy
The following services are also based at ‘The Place’.
Connexions from 1.30 – 4.30 Monday to Friday, offering info and advice re careers, training, apprenticeships and courses to young people between 13 and 19 years of age. Contact number is 01582 884590
Plan B the substance misuse agency meet young people at ‘The Place’ for a drop – in session on Tuesday afternoons; Plan B also offers counselling and follow up with a nurse and a trained counsellor; contact number for further details 01234 344911. (Shieuly or Sue)
SORTED the young people’s counselling service is based at ‘The Place’; young people can self refer contact number 01582 890695 (Liz Gillespie)
Bedfordshire County Council’s Youth Service meets young people at ‘The Place’ and the Mayfield centre. Contact 01582 708472 (Ken Foulkes)
Early Intervention Service meets young people this service is for young people who have been referred by a GP.
Road Traffic Trust offers counselling for people affected by road traffic accidents.
Stop Smoking Service visit both ‘The Place’ and the Mayfield Centre. Daksha Pitroda 01525 636992
The Dunstable Community Church uses ‘The Place’ to run a Sunday school. Rob Payne 01582 477147
Dunstable Boardriders Club hold the Club’s committee meetings at ‘The Place’ Contact Peter Smith c/o 01582 890617 or 890291
Signposts the hostel for homeless young people is a service that ‘The Place’ and Mayfield Centre staff liaises with to support young homeless people
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