Drop-In's

Our Drop-Ins are a key part of our work, it gives young people a safe place to be with their friends and talk to staff.
We are currently open :
Monday - 6pm to 8:30pm (Open to all)
Tuesday - 6pm to 8:30pm (Open to all)
Wednesday - 6pm to 8:30pm (Open to all)
Thursday - 6pm to 8:30pm (Open to all)
Friday - 6pm - 9:30pm  (Open to all)

Engage 

Funded by NLCF Young Start, our Engage programme is designed to work with P6 and P7 pupils who would benefit from additional support as they begin their transition from Primary to Secondary school. Working with teenage mentors we deliver a weekly group work session for referred young people.
Working with all Primary Schools in the Galashiels catchment area we aim to provide a range of additional activities and 1-1 sessions for those who are particularly isolated, vulnerable or excluded or would benefit from a boost in self esteem

Schools Work

Working in partnership with Galashiels Academy, we are providing a youth work approach in school.

This involves 1-1 work as well as small groupwork to improve the school experience of  young people who are finding it most challenging,

We also develop skills and increase confidence through the delivery of SCQF Level 4 Mental Health & Well-Being Award and SCQF Level 6 Theoretical and Practical Approaches to Youth Work

Early Steps

Our Early Steps Project, supports young parents aged up to 26 year old and their children.

The project seeks to improve the skills, knowledge and support networks around young parents so they feel better supported.

Meeting twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday 11am to 2pm.

Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones is a partnership youth work project that supports young people aged 10-18
in the Scottish Borders, with the aim of improving their emotional health and wellbeing, and life chances.  
Our worker supports each young person based on their personal needs, helping them to achieve their full potential and to develop skills through non-formal education activities within a universal youth work setting.

Youth Participation 

Our participation work allows young people to work towards accreditation or awards such as Youth Achievement Awards, Dynamic Youth Awards, Hi-5 Awards alongside recognising Volunteering through the Saltire Award. They can do this through participation in activities offered by TD1 or through what they do outwith. 
We support young people to develop soft skills and team working skills through their engagement in small groups, which help them for their future. 

Streetwork

We work with young people on the street through our streetwork project, twice a week youth workers will engage with young people in the community on the street and support their needs through information, advice and support. 
We use our own mini-bus to travel around the town and offer young people different options from being on the street. 

Tuesday Group

Our weekly Tuesday group meets 4:15pm to 5:45pm with young people who are care experienced, young carers or neuro-diverse. 
It is a safe space and low sensory space for these young people to socialise, take part in activities and get support for any issues they may be having in their lives.