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Free counselling service going from strength to strength
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Counselling Service Goes From Strength to Strength
Over the past 6 months work has been ongoing to improve attendance at all stages of the counselling process with fantastic success.  Drop-out rates from initial referral to first session have reduced by over 30%, and attendance for counselling has increased significantly.
Counselling service now advertised by our new window graphics designed by Louise Murphy Design.
 â€œThe team has worked particularly hard to ensure a speedy assessment and treatment,” explained Lisa Goodchild, Just Drop-In's Counselling Co-ordinator. “Recently a 22-year-old male, enquired about counselling on the Monday, had an assessment on the Tuesday and started counselling on the Wednesday! He has attended every session for 8 weeks.”
 
By improving attendance, the team has increased it's capacity and the ability to help young people. Between April -September, 45 young people accessed counselling – 50% more than our target. The introduction of more evening appointments has also helped, along with publicity to encourage young men to access counselling and a bigger team.  In the next 12 months Just Drop-In aims to extend it's out-of-hours service.
Helping Young People Find There Feet
Matthew (not his real name) came to Just Drop-In as he wanted to get off benefits and start working. His ambition was to become a HGV driver but the training costs were prohibitive. He had been everywhere for help to no avail.
Volunteers and staff at JDI spent time getting to know Matt, supporting him with his aspirations, sourcing and costing training and helping him search for funding opportunities.  During this process Matt’s benefits were unexpectedly stopped. He was very anxious and wasn’t managing the 
situation well. Just Drop-In helped him get his benefits fully reinstated and taught him how to manage problems more productively. He also found a funding source and has now commenced his HGV tuition. Matt is very much looking forward to the future and contributing to society as a wage earner. Matt explained:
“Just Drop-In have helped me with my benefits, to get into training and to feel healthier. Everyone is kind, polite and above all else – helpful. You go to other places and you don’t get very far before people stop listening or tell you they can’t help you. It’s not like that at Just Drop-In; they understand and do whatever they can to help.”
Our Annual General Meeting in Pictures
Images from our AGM in September, including Ann Wright, Manager of Just Drop-In tucking into freshly baked goodies made by young people in MyPad.
Many supporters, including the Mayor of Macclesfield, Cllr Janet Jackson came to get a taste of the work done with young people from the local community.
Fundraising Update 
We have been lucky enough to secure some substantial funding for the next 3 years from Cheadle Royal Hospital Trust, a huge boost for the work of Just Drop-In.
We would like to thank Johnnie Johnson Housing Trust, who installed MyPad in 2012. They have made a £300 donation towards counselling services. Additionally, they are in the process of finding some new flooring for the Drop-In; so watch this space!


Our Fashion Show was a sell-out back in September and raised a whopping £1247.
 
A variety of events throughout the year at Macclesfield College have raised a wonderful £600 which is contributing to the overdue makeover of the Drop-In!


Prestbury Methodist Church held an annual Coffee morning last month. Including donations, the total was just over £700.
We were successful in bidding for £250 from Crimebeat towards arts and crafts materials, which will be used to make cards and other gifts to sell on our stall at the Treacle Market (including this weekend). The patron of Crimebeat, The High Sheriff of Cheshire attended Just Drop-In to see how the money is being spent.
Christmas Carol Service
Join our yuletide celebrations at St Peter's Church, Windmill Street, Macclesfield at 6.30pm, Friday 19th December. There’ll be readings from young people with festive treats to follow.  All welcome!
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