DROP - INS

Drop-Ins have been developed over the years following extensive consultations with young people and community representatives who identified the need for informal and standard youth provision in targeted areas of West Lothian. Many of these have been funded in partnership with West Lothian Council through the Tackling Underage Drinking Strategy. These service's provide young people a safe and supported setting in which they can meet friends, socialise, gain access to information, join youth committees and be supported to become involved in community activity such as gala days, community councils and local events. Activities such as sports, arts and crafts, and music sessions can also be accessed through these facilities.

DROP IN'S:

BLACKBURN

In the heart of Blackburn is the Partnership Centre where the Youth Action Project holds a Drop-In session offering advice and support to young people, pool, games, internet.

Drop-In times are: Wednesday 6.30pm - 9.30pm

Blackburn Partnership Centre
Ashgrove
Blackburn
West Lothian
EH47 7LL

To find out more please contact the office on 01506 431430 or fill out the contact form below.

BROXBURN CYBER CAFE

Broxburn drop-in facility is the Youth Action's longest running service for the last 13 years. The project is a safe place for young people to attend and receive support and advice from the staff. Activities include arts and craft, healthy eating sessions, baking, girls pamper sessions, boy's football training, Zumba lessons and music tuition. Trips have also been ice skating, swimming, Edinburgh Festival, beach trips and Glentress mountain biking.

The Youth Action Cyber Cafe team also provide opportunities for students, volunteers and young people with work practice, placements and skills training required for the move into employment. We provide in house training in Health and Safety, policies and procedures, managing challenging behaviour, team work and how to engage in community projects. Other examples of skills gained by participants are:

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CV and job applicatin assistance

Job search assistance / benefits guidance

School projects and volunteering opportunities linked to the Curriculum for Excellence.

We have also provided workshops on tackling racism and sectarianism, drugs and alcohol, tobacco, sexual health and healthy relationships, the impact of involvement in crime and anti social behaviour. I.T. troubleshooting and training in Microsoft office products.

Drop -In times are: 

Monday 5.00pm - 8.00pm

Wednesday 6.00pm - 9.00pm

Friday 2.00pm - 5.00pm

2AB Strathbrock Place

Broxburn

EH52 5QG

To find out more please contact the office on 01506 431430 or fill out the contact form below.

CRAIGSHILL DROP IN

Craigshill Drop-In is a club based at the community wing in Riverside.

The club offers various activities for young people from the age of 12 to 21 years providing pool, music, Xbox as well as advice and support.

Drop - In times are: Monday 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Community Wing

Riverside Primary School

Maree Walk

Craigshill

Livingston

EH54 5BP

To find out more please contact the office on 01506 431430 or fill out the contact form below.

STONEYBURN

The Wee Croft offers a drop - in service for young people in and arouns the Bents/Stoneyburn area providing activities such as budgeting skills, healthy eating, team work and cooking skills. It also offers support and advice, pool and free internet.

Drop-In times are:

Monday 6.00pm - 9.00pm

Wednesday 6.00pm - 9.00pm

Friday 2.00pm - 5.00pm

The Wee Croft

(Old Sports Pavillion)

Glenview Road

Stoneyburn

EH47 8DE

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To find out more please contact the office on 01506 431430 or fill out the contact form below.

Please note that due to funding issues there maybe variations to some drop ins mentioned above. Staff will always do their best to inform young people of any immediate changes.

To find out buses and times to take you to one of our drop-ins, just click on the traveline link.