What
Sorted Does
The Sorted Project works across Edinburgh and Lothian
supporting people over the age of 18 and in recovery
from substance (drugs/alcohol) dependency and mental
health issues. Most of our clients are unemployed
and their issues are a major barrier to employment.
We work in partnership with a range of established
voluntary and statutory organisations to provide support
in moving closer to the labour market. Referrals come
from addiction treatment agencies, mental health agencies,
social work, NHS and self referrals.
Integrated
Service Delivery Strategy
When
becoming established as an independent project, Sorted
worked hard to develop a unique Integrated Service
Delivery Strategy, which now underpins our ethos to
engage with the broadest possible range of clients.
Click
here to read more about Sorted’s Integrated
Service Delivery Strategy
Partnerships
Sorted has a broad reach into some of the most socially
excluded and isolated groups through a partnership
approach. Our partners include representatives from
the voluntary and statutory sectors, the private sector
and our communities. We realise that one size does
not fit all, which is why we offer group, one to one
and outreach and signposting provision. This is a
unique aspect of our service and in particular the
follow up service we provide, lasts until the client
moves on to their next stage.
Measuring Change
Referencing Prochaska & DiClemente's Stages
Of Change model, we work with clients who are
at the contemplation/decision/action stage. We use
the Life Wheel planning tool to measure change and
progress in a variety of areas in day-to-day life.
VOX: Vocational
Opportunities and Experiences
In 2011 Sorted secured a grant from Comic Relief to
pilot new work around vocational opportunities for
clients in recovery. Over the last year this has become
an exciting and ambitious element of the project,
linking clients to meaningful vocational experiences
with employers and placement providers. This provides
excellent opportunities for our clients to develop
confidence, new skills and new social networks, helps
clients to move on and is a great opportunity to gain
up-to-date character and work references..
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