In addition to all our Projects and Programs MAYDS also holds several contracts/commissioning services on behalf of the local authority and other agencies.  This allows MAYDS to expand on the services it can provide in the area and generate an income that makes the organisation less reliant on grant funding and therefore more sustainable. 

 

The Services MAYDS are currently commissioned to provide are-:

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Alcohol and Drug Education and Support

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On behalf of Argyll and Bute Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) MAYDS holds the commissioning service to undertake both drug and alcohol awareness/education and support in Lochgilphead Joint Campus, Tarbert High School and Islay High School.  This program sees MAYDS staff go into these secondary schools and deliver a rolling program from S1 through to S6 that covers an awareness and educational program in areas such as peer pressure, energy drinks, smoking, drugs, alcohol etc. If need be we will also undertake small group sessions if there are any areas of concern with specific groups etc.  Part of this service also sees young people be referred to us for support in areas of drug and alcohol use if need be.

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Street MAYDS

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Street Mayds began in 2019, it was initially funded by the Corra Foundation Partnership Drugs Initiative, it is currently funded by the Argyll & Bute Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (ADP) 

This program enables Youth staff to engage with Young People in the local community and outlying rural locations that may not engage with services for various reasons. Youth staff will chat to young people about harm reduction in substance and alcohol use, they will sign post young people to relevant services that might be appropriate, youth staff will also encourage young people to attend MAYDS services especially on a weekend where they are able to have a safe space, food and warmth, which minimises the opportunities for young people to be involved with anti-social behaviours. ​

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InspirAlba

 

​MAYDS works in partnership with InspirAlba undertaking employability support in Mid Argyll and Islay. Under this program MAYDS support young people 16-18 years old into positive destinations. This is done through work placement opportunities with local employers supporting those who need a hand access opportunity for future employment and training.  Along with work placements the young people also gain several certificates in areas such as first aid, food hygiene, customer care, they also get the opportunity for interview skills, compiling a CV etc., all in a supported environment that is met to meet the individual needs of every young person.

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Planet Youth

 

MAYDS works in partnership with Planet Youth to provide coalition groups for Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay (MAKI), Planet Youth is one of the world’s most successful, prevention models. Developed in Iceland and now used in more than 30 countries, it significantly reduces youth substance use, improves mental wellbeing, and boosts school engagement by reshaping the environments in which young people grow up.

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Young Carers

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On behalf of the Scottish Government via the local Argyll and Bute Health and Social care Partnership (HSCP) MAYDS holds the commissioning service to carry out Young Carers statements and support across Mid Argyll, Kintyre and Islay (MAKI).  We have two Young Carers workers who work with young people up to 18 years old, whom have been referred to the service due to a caring role either in the home or for a family member etc. MAYDS Young Carers workers will meet with these young people individually and undertake an assessment which is known as a Young Carers Statement, from the statement staff will get a better understanding of the young person, what they do, how they are coping and how best we can support or help them.  When the statement is complete staff will signpost young people depending on their needs and wants and undertake reviews with them on a regular basis.  In addition, they will help young carers to access any grants or support due to them such as the Young Carers Grant, which is a yearly payment of £390.25, this grant must be applied for each year the young person meets the criteria to apply.