THE ASTRA PROJECT

  ASTRA - Alternative Solutions To Running Away
 

 

The Project aims to reduce the incidence of persistent running away among young people living in Gloucestershire and provides information, support and advice to young people up to the age of 18 who have run away, or who are thinking of running away.

 

  Project workers will:

 

P   Listen to what young people have to say

 

P    Take them seriously

 

P   Encourage them to make decisions

 

P    Support them to resolve the problems which cause them to run away

 

P   Enable them to access other support services including emergency

     accommodation if needed, where possible

 

 

  How to refer:

 

We will take phone calls from anyone in Gloucestershire worried about themselves or someone else who is running away, or thinking of doing so. We work with anyone under 18 whose family home is in Gloucestershire, including young people living away from home. 

 

Referrals can be made by young people themselves, parents or professionals who have some knowledge of the young person and/or their family.  

 

Young People can call Astra on

0800 389 4992

 

For other enquiries or referrals

01452 541599

 

Or Visit 

www.astraproject.org.uk

 

 

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