GFS Platform Great Yarmouth was established in 1989 and works with young women aged between 14 and 25 who are either pregnant or who have children. The project works with upwards of 100 women a week and their children.

It offers a unique service that enables young mothers and mothers-to-be advice and support on a range of issues, the opportunity to meet people in a similar position to themselves, gain support networks and be linked to specialist services if required.

GFS Great Yarmouth also hosts the Young People's Development Programme that works with young women aged between 13 and 15 who have been identified as likely to engage in risk taking behaviour and is funded by the Department of Health.

Services include:

• An On-site Ofsted Registered Nursery.
• Matrix Accredited Information, Advice and Guidance.
• Formal Education including basic skills and GCSE's.
• Informal Education including arts and crafts.
• Volunteering Opportunities including the sexual health team, mentoring and breast feeding peer support.
• Advice and Support on issues such as debt, homelessness, domestic violence, substance misuse, relationships, parenting and healthy lifestyles.
• Pregnancy Testing.
• Antenatal Programmes with an on-site midwife.
• Post-natal Groups and Parenting Classes.
• Sexual Health Advice including condom distribution.
• Specialist Services include the "Young People's Development Programme".

Contact GFS Great Yarmouth

Tel: +44 (0) 1493 852 253
greatyarmouth@gfsplatform.co.uk

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