Who we support

We welcome young people facing unique and complex challenges, including

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Young People with Emerging Mental Health Needs

Those experiencing anxiety, low mood, or emotional overwhelm who need compassionate, trauma-informed support to manage distress and build resilience.

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Young People with Moderate Learning Disabilities

Individuals benefiting from adaptive, practical assistance to gain everyday life skills and live as independently as possible.

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Young People Exhibiting Challenging or Risk-Taking Behaviors

Those needing consistent care, positive role modelling, and structured routines, often due to past instability or trauma.

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Young People Recovering from Substance Misuse

Residents ready for change, seeking a stable setting to rebuild trust, establish healthy routines, and work toward long-term recovery.

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Young People Displaying Low-Level Sexualized Behaviors

Individuals needing sensitive, structured guidance to learn about healthy relationships and personal safety, often stemming from past trauma.

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Teenage Parents and Young People Preparing for Parenthood

Young mothers and fathers needing wrap-around support, from parenting education to benefits advice, to thrive alongside their children.

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Unaccompanied Minors and Asylum Seekers

Those who have experienced displacement and loss, requiring culturally sensitive care, stability, and community connections as they rebuild their lives.

How we support

Support at Tender Living Residence is holistic, healing, and human.

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24/7 Emotional Support & Crisis Help

Our on-call team is available around the clock for empathetic, trauma-informed support during distress or urgent issues.
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Creative & Expressive Engagement

A diverse program of workshops (art, music, sports, etc.) provides healthy outlets for emotion, boosts self-esteem, and uncovers new talents.
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Substance Misuse & Recovery Support

On-site and community-based programs including mentoring, therapy, harm reduction, and relapse prevention.
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Cultural Sensitivity & Diversity Support

We tailor care to honor each individual’s culture, faith, and identity, connecting them with specialist community networks.
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Education Re-engagement & Learning Support

Partnerships with schools and colleges to help residents re-engage with education and provide ongoing academic support.
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Stable, Homely Environment

Private, personalized bedrooms and welcoming communal areas, with a focus on long-term placements to foster a true sense of “home.”
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Youth Voice & Empowerment

We facilitate Youth Council meetings and house forums, ensuring residents have genuine ownership and feel heard at every level.
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Personal Mentoring & Life Coaching

Each resident is paired with a dedicated mentor for one-to-one sessions focused on goal setting, resilience-building, and future planning