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Open Door Advocacy ProjectThurrock Community Information 
IntroductionThe Open Door Advocacy Project is for young people who are or who have been looked after by Social Care. Advocacy enables you to raise your concerns and have them addressed at an early stage. We can provide you with information, advice, representation and support. Advocacy also helps to improve the quality of your service by helping your views to reach those who are responsible for providing them. UR-SAY can help you have your say. Whatever your opinion we are here to help you make it! We can help support you at your review and in speaking with Social Services and/or other agencies. We can make phone calls, write letters and attend meetings with you. We can also help you to make a complaint and/or access legal advice where necessary. As advocates we will only take steps that you are happy with. When we meet with you we will always check with you the type of support you will need and the outcomes that you are looking for (although we cannot guarantee the result). You can call in and see us anytime. We are always happy to meet with you. If you would like to contact us for more information, speak to Kersten or Natalie on 01375 389879 or email us at ursay@fsmail.net. You don't need an appointment and can call in anytime even if its just for a chat at Open Door, The Beehive, West Street, Grays, Essex, RM17 6XP. Mentoring
What is a Mentor?A Mentor is someone that offers support and guidance to the other person. Who is the Mentoring Project for?The project is there for young people in, or leaving, care aged 13+. The Mentors will be there to offer support to you in whatever way is needed. Whose Project is it?It's YOUR project and is available to any young person aged 13+ who is in care or is leaving care. Do I have to have a Mentor?No, this is a voluntary project and you only get involved if you want to. How can a Mentor be helpful?A Mentor can provide support with:
Who are the Mentors?The Mentors are ordinary people from the local area. They are men and women from all ages and backgrounds. Do they get paid to work with us?No, they are all volunteers who are interested in supporting young people. How often would I see my Mentor?Again, it will be up to you and your Mentor to decide and will depend on what you need and what you want. For the first month it would be best if you meet with them at least once a week. What will we do?This will depend on what you want to do. Where will we meet?This will be up to you and your Mentor to decide. However, we suggest that most sessions take place in a public place. How long will I have a Mentor for?It would be up to you and your Mentor Normally it will be a maximum of a year but again, it will be up to you and your mentor to decide. Independent Visitors Scheme
What is an Independent Visitor?An independent Visitor is someone who volunteers to spend some of their time acting as an adult friend to you. They are not Social Workers or anything to do with Social Care. Who might have one?If you live in a foster home or residential home and do not see your family often, you may be able to have an Independent Visitor. Why might I want one?You may want an Independent Visitor for many reasons:
How do I get one?Talk to your Carer, Social Worker or call Kersten at Open Door What if I change my mind?If at any time you decide to change your mind and don't want an Independent Visitor, it's not a problem, you don't have to have one if you don't want to. Just speak to your Carer, social Worker or Kersten. Contact UsContact us at: Open Door, The Beehive, West Street, Grays, Essex, RM17 6XP Telephone: 01375 389879 Email: ursay@fsmail.net |
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Page reference: www.thurrock-community.org.uk/opendoor/content.php?page=index Last modified: 15/08/2006 |
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