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Apex Highland

Gary, Apex client

All the staff I have worked with at Apex have been brilliant in assisting me, and I owe them a lot for helping me get my life back on track.

Gary, Apex client

Apex Scotland
2014-08-19T13:02:04+01:00

Gary, Apex client

All the staff I have worked with at Apex have been brilliant in assisting me, and I owe them a lot for helping me get my life back on track.
https://www.apexscotland.org.uk/testimonials/gary-apex-client/

Apex service user

I have enjoyed each session. Some days I didn’t want to leave the house but the thought of going to the Apex group made me get up and go out.

Apex service user

Apex Scotland
2014-08-19T13:03:51+01:00

Apex service user

I have enjoyed each session. Some days I didn’t want to leave the house but the thought of going to the Apex group made me get up and go out.
https://www.apexscotland.org.uk/testimonials/apex-service-user-2/

Apex service user

My confidence in myself and other people has increased. By attending this course I now feel more confident in getting out of the house, travelling on public transport and doing something for me.

Apex service user

Apex Scotland
2014-08-19T13:03:12+01:00

Apex service user

My confidence in myself and other people has increased. By attending this course I now feel more confident in getting out of the house, travelling on public transport and doing something for me.
https://www.apexscotland.org.uk/testimonials/apex-service-user/

James, Apex service user

Apex has given me the tools, support and confidence in order to get me where I want to be in life.

James, Apex service user

Apex Scotland
2014-08-19T12:54:21+01:00

James, Apex service user

Apex has given me the tools, support and confidence in order to get me where I want to be in life.
https://www.apexscotland.org.uk/testimonials/james-apex-service-user/

Tony, Apex service user

All the Apex staff I have dealt with have been very helpful, and with all the work we have done I am confident it will help me to find employment in the future.

Tony, Apex service user

Apex Scotland
2014-08-19T12:37:55+01:00

Tony, Apex service user

All the Apex staff I have dealt with have been very helpful, and with all the work we have done I am confident it will help me to find employment in the future.
https://www.apexscotland.org.uk/testimonials/tony-apex-service-user/
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Services delivered:

Adult services:

ACE

This part ESF funded service – Addressing Criminality & Employability – is run in the ASCEND operational centre, dealing with aspects of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the practical aspects relating to this such as letters of disclosure.

Read more about ACE…
ASCEND

The ASCEND service (Apex Specialist Community Engagement Northern Development), based in Inverness, offers person centred interventions to meet the varying needs of those in recovery from any type of addictive behaviours and those people entering or exiting the community justice system living in Inverness and Easter-Ross.

Read more about ASCEND…
Auricular Acupuncture Sessions

Auricular acupuncture is a specialised complementary therapy where acupuncture points on the outer ear are treated using needles to help relieve many chronic complaints. The treatment helps to support and maintain recovery of those accessing Apex services. Benefits include improved concentration and focus, alleviating anxiety and stress, improved appetite and sleep.

Read more about Auricular Acupuncture Sessions…
CASE

Community Activity and Social Enterprise. This intervention encourages service users to become involved in long and short term community projects and challenges. These teams work on projects to benefit the community and increase individual skills and abilities. These activities are for male and female service users who would not normally have access to such experiences and helps motivate their desire to re-engage in mainstream provision and return to work.

Read more about CASE…
Community Outdoor Projects

For many years Apex Highland has been involved in outdoor activities. Service Users work on a voluntary basis on community projects in the Highland area. The project encourages team building, building confidence and learning new skills.

Read more about Community Outdoor Projects…
Peer Mentor Training

This is a basic introductory course designed to introduce individuals to the concept of mentoring.

Read more about Peer Mentor Training…
SHINE – Women’s Mentoring Service

SHINE is the national public social partnership for reducing re-offending in women offenders.

SHINE provides mentoring services with a range of agencies including Sacro, Circle and Turning Point Scotland.

Read more about SHINE – Women’s Mentoring Service…
SMART – Recovery

This service involves mutual aid recovery groups which empower and support individuals to maintain an alcohol/drug free lifestyle that will prepare them to lead a substance and offending free life.

Read more about SMART – Recovery…
Steps

This ESF funded service assists those who have multiple barriers to employment or who are long term unemployed. Our objective is for each individual to complete their action plan by moving into employment, training, more advanced qualifications or progression to stage 3 providers on the Employability Pipeline.

Read more about Steps…

Youth services:

ACE

This part ESF funded service – Addressing Criminality & Employability – is run in the ASCEND operational centre, dealing with aspects of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the practical aspects relating to this such as letters of disclosure.

Read more about ACE…
ASCEND

The ASCEND service (Apex Specialist Community Engagement Northern Development), based in Inverness, offers person centred interventions to meet the varying needs of those in recovery from any type of addictive behaviours and those people entering or exiting the community justice system living in Inverness and Easter-Ross.

Read more about ASCEND…
Auricular Acupuncture Sessions

Auricular acupuncture is a specialised complementary therapy where acupuncture points on the outer ear are treated using needles to help relieve many chronic complaints. The treatment helps to support and maintain recovery of those accessing Apex services. Benefits include improved concentration and focus, alleviating anxiety and stress, improved appetite and sleep.

Read more about Auricular Acupuncture Sessions…
CASE

Community Activity and Social Enterprise. This intervention encourages service users to become involved in long and short term community projects and challenges. These teams work on projects to benefit the community and increase individual skills and abilities. These activities are for male and female service users who would not normally have access to such experiences and helps motivate their desire to re-engage in mainstream provision and return to work.

Read more about CASE…
Community Outdoor Projects

For many years Apex Highland has been involved in outdoor activities. Service Users work on a voluntary basis on community projects in the Highland area. The project encourages team building, building confidence and learning new skills.

Read more about Community Outdoor Projects…
Learning Activity

A Learning Activity is a plan of learning and activity which an Apex Personal Development Mentor will help a young person put together, so that when they are ready they can move on to further education, training or employment.  It can include volunteering, short courses, supported learning and practical experiences. Each agreement is individually tailored to the person.

Read more about Learning Activity…
Peer Mentor Training

This is a basic introductory course designed to introduce individuals to the concept of mentoring.

Read more about Peer Mentor Training…
SHINE – Women’s Mentoring Service

SHINE is the national public social partnership for reducing re-offending in women offenders.

SHINE provides mentoring services with a range of agencies including Sacro, Circle and Turning Point Scotland.

Read more about SHINE – Women’s Mentoring Service…
SMART – Recovery

This service involves mutual aid recovery groups which empower and support individuals to maintain an alcohol/drug free lifestyle that will prepare them to lead a substance and offending free life.

Read more about SMART – Recovery…
Steps

This ESF funded service assists those who have multiple barriers to employment or who are long term unemployed. Our objective is for each individual to complete their action plan by moving into employment, training, more advanced qualifications or progression to stage 3 providers on the Employability Pipeline.

Read more about Steps…

National training:

Please see national training

School services:

Please see RE:SET

Our team:

Our team
Alistair McDonald
Service Development Manager
AMC
Tina Brown
Centre Co-ordinator
SONY DSC
David McNulty
Personal Development Mentor
637
Mandie Smith
Personal Development Mentor
Brian Beattie
Personal Development Mentor
Caitlin MacColl
Personal Development Mentor
Aimee Robertson
Personal Development Mentor
Christopher Holloway
Personal Development Mentor
David Logan
Personal Development Mentor
David Watters
Personal Development Mentor
Lauren McDonald
Personal Development Mentor
Jackie Ross
Personal Development Mentor
Megan McKenzie
Administrator
Harry Ward
Administrator
George Williamson
Trainee

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Contact Apex Highland

Apex HighlandContact:
Tina Brown
Centre Co-ordinator

Tel: 01463 717 033
Email: highland@apexscotland.org.uk

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Apex Highland
Unit 7
23 Lotland Street
Inverness
IV1 1ST

Apex Highland Newsletter April 2014 Apex Highland Newsletter September 2013

 

 

Contact details

Apex Scotland
9 Great Stuart Street
EDINBURGH
EH3 7TP

Tel: 0131 220 0130
Fax: 0131 220 6796

Email: admin@apexscotland.org.uk

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Apex Scotland is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in Scotland No. SC126427. Registered as a Scottish Charity, Scottish Charity No. SC023879.
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Tony, Apex service user

All the Apex staff I have dealt with have been very helpful, and with all the work we have done...

Tony, Apex service user

Apex Scotland
2014-08-19T12:37:55+01:00

Tony, Apex service user

All the Apex staff I have dealt with have been very helpful, and with all the work we have done I am confident it will help me to find employment in the future.
https://www.apexscotland.org.uk/testimonials/tony-apex-service-user/

James, Apex service user

Apex has given me the tools, support and confidence in order to get me where I want to be in...

James, Apex service user

Apex Scotland
2014-08-19T12:54:21+01:00

James, Apex service user

Apex has given me the tools, support and confidence in order to get me where I want to be in life.
https://www.apexscotland.org.uk/testimonials/james-apex-service-user/

Gary, Apex client

All the staff I have worked with at Apex have been brilliant in assisting me, and I owe them a...

Gary, Apex client

Apex Scotland
2014-08-19T13:02:04+01:00

Gary, Apex client

All the staff I have worked with at Apex have been brilliant in assisting me, and I owe them a lot for helping me get my life back on track.
https://www.apexscotland.org.uk/testimonials/gary-apex-client/

Apex service user

My confidence in myself and other people has increased. By attending this course I now feel more confident in getting...

Apex service user

Apex Scotland
2014-08-19T13:03:12+01:00

Apex service user

My confidence in myself and other people has increased. By attending this course I now feel more confident in getting out of the house, travelling on public transport and doing something for me.
https://www.apexscotland.org.uk/testimonials/apex-service-user/

Apex service user

I have enjoyed each session. Some days I didn’t want to leave the house but the thought of going to...

Apex service user

Apex Scotland
2014-08-19T13:03:51+01:00

Apex service user

I have enjoyed each session. Some days I didn’t want to leave the house but the thought of going to the Apex group made me get up and go out.
https://www.apexscotland.org.uk/testimonials/apex-service-user-2/
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