Our History

The short history below charts our key achievements.

2003
Open our Young People’s Project (Fife) on 3 March

2002
Open our new Supported Tenancy Project in Peterhead, Grampian
Supported Living Service launched in the Scottish Borders
Young People’s Project Workers appointed in West Lothian and Glasgow
Launch our Tenancy Support Service in Fife
Partner in the launch of “see me” campaign

2001
Open our Supported Tenancy Project in Macduff, Grampian
Launch our Korsakoff Support Service in Grampian
Publish the results of our 6 month action research project on the experiences and needs of young people aged 16-21in Edinburgh, who self-harm.

2000
Launch our Tenancy Support Service in partnership with West Lothian Council
Launch our Korsakoff Support Service in Edinburgh

1999
Launch our National Young Person’s Development Programme

1996
Open four supported accommodation projects in Grampian and a respite care project in Aberdeen

1995
Open the first approved “Care at Home” service in Lothian Region specifically for people with mental health problems – providing support to people in their own homes.

1994
Open the pioneering Borders Young Person’s Project in Galashiels

1992
Open the UK’s first national residential respite care project for people with mental health problems at Cairdeas House in Edinburgh.

1989
Open three new houses in Edinburgh, one in West Lothian and one in East Lothian.

1985
Open Scotland’s first Supported Accommodation for people with mental health problems, providing a home for seven people in Edinburgh.

 


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