Vibe (The Donaldson Trust)

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

Neurodivergent young people aged 12-18 who are not in full-time attendance in mainstream education.

Description

Vibe is a wellbeing service designed for neurodivergent young people aged 12-18 who are not in full-time attendance in mainstream education and require support to re-engage with learning.

Based at our campus in Linlithgow, the Vibe service focuses on reducing anxiety, building resilience, and improving self-esteem to help young people confidently build relationships to achieve their goals and ambitions.

Working in partnership with schools and wider education partners, Vibe provides a flexible support structure to help neurodivergent young people access learning opportunities and improve outcomes, including:

  • Improved health and wellbeing
  • Reduced stress and anxiety through the development of coping strategies
  • A sense of connection and belonging through positive relationship building
  • Increased confidence to re-engage with learning and develop new skills
  • Ability to identify, lead and achieve ambitions through goal-oriented support
  • Improved access to positive pathways in education, training and employment through transitions support

How do I access this?

  • Self referral
  • Referral by third party

In the first instance, you should speak to your school or local authority about a referral. Alternatively, you can enquire directly to Vibe.

Is there a cost?

Typically, placements are funded by your local authority. Alternatively, placements can be privately funded.

Location information

Vibe is based in Linlithgow and welcomes referrals from local authorities across the central belt. The campus offers public parking and wheelchair access.

Opening times

Monday09:00 - 15:30
Tuesday09:00 - 15:30
Wednesday09:00 - 15:30
Thursday09:00 - 15:30
Friday09:00 - 12:30
SaturdayCLOSED
SundayCLOSED
DT The Donaldson Trust

Contact Details

The Donaldson Trust
The Donaldson Trust, Preston Road, Livingston, EH49 6HZ

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Types of support on offer:

Support in person
Support with others

Type of services on offer:

Learning, employability, volunteering

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