The SAVE Project (Sandwell Advocacy Voice and Empowerment) provides an advocacy, enabling and support service for children and young people aged 5-18 who are experiencing poor mental health and/or behavioural issues, that empowers them to ensure that their rights are respected, and their views and wishes are heard at all times. The Project will support children and young people to build confidence and skills to enable them to speak up for themselves so that they feel listened to and involved in decision making. Also, to have choices regarding accessing appropriate support services and build relationships of trust with other professionals. Our Advocacy for Young Carers Project also takes a family orientated approach to supporting children and young people who take on caring/supporting responsibilities in the home, there is also a focus on emotional wellbeing and mental health as part of this offer.
