introduction to Our services
We have over 24 years' experience of supporting people towards independent living, learning and work. We are proud of the many individuals who have worked hard, persevered and have been committed to completing training programmes and engaging in services following periods of transition in their lives.
Success lies in taking a positive approach to working with people, some of whom have had a difficult start in life. Experience has taught us in order to support people to move forward we must look for the potential, look beyond the problem. By focusing on a person's interests, talents, skills and attributes we can support them to identify what they would like to achieve and then help put in place the steps they need to take to reach their goals.
We work to open opportunities and create the appropriate environment for individuals to develop their talents. People can select from a range of services to build a personalised package of support and training specific to their needs and goals, leading to the best possible results and real and lasting change in their lives.
Housing for young people
COVID-19 UPDATE
Our housing teams across Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire deliver face to face contact with tenants while adhering to social distancing in line with current government guidelines.
Foyer Housing Service
There are many...
Nightstop
WHAT We’re excited to introduce a new service in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire that will provide a safe place for a young person aged 16 – 25yrs to stay for a night or two. Nightstop will deliver both crisis...
Kickstart Job Scheme
Kickstart is a UK Government funded initiative that gives employers a chance to create paid jobs for 16 to 24 year-olds who are unemployed and in receipt of Universal Credit...
Training Courses
COVID-19 UPDATE
Although our training centres are closed at the moment, we are still supporting clients remotely via telephone, email, text, Facetime/Skype/Video Conferencing and any other means that works for them, supporting them through the Fair Start Scotland, Employability...
Foyer Futures Engaging in Education
COVID-19 UPDATE
We use practical engagement tools working one to one with young people, collaborating with families and schools,...
Prince's Trust Team
Prince Trust Team is a 12-week course that:
• Is for anyone between the age of 16 & 25 not in education or employment
• Uncovers hidden talents and improves your confidence
• Won’t...
Building confidence Courses
Working towards and being in work brings about lasting change to people who have faced challenges in their lives, helping them move on from homelessness, poor health and well being, offending backgrounds and substance misuse.
The Foyer has a...
First Contact
It’s okay to ask for help
We can offer support with your mental health & wellbeing
Aberdeen Foyer offers a service called ‘First Contact’. It supports people aged 16 and over who have long-term mental health conditions and struggle to...
Health and Wellbeing
We value good health at the Foyer, something which has not always been the experience of those with whom we work.
We take a holistic approach to wellbeing; a healthy mind and body stands us all...