Positive action in the community (PAC)
who are we?
Positive Action in the Community (PAC) was established in 1997 to meet the needs of the community which were not being met through statutory provision or by other organisations, particularly in the areas of youth homelessness, domestic abuse and mental wellbeing.
We are a local registered charity with the vision to have a community that gives the greatest opportunity for a safe, fulfilled and aspirational life, free from, homelessness, domestic abuse and poor mental health.
To achieve this we deliver a number of projects that includes; supported accommodation, community based support, support in educational settings, counselling, and training, and personal development opportunities.
All our services provide specialist support on an individual basis to empower people to build emotional resilience, improve their health and wellbeing, make positive choices, and to have fulfilled and independent lives.
Research shows 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime
Research has found Youth homelessness affects over 120,000 young people per year
Our services and programmes
Be Free provides a range of specialist support for people in Pendle and Rossendale affected by domestic abuse.
To make a referral to our Be Free services click HERE
SafeSpace is a 24 hour supported accommodation project based in Pendle and Rossendale for 16 – 21 year olds who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
They provide the highest standards of supported accommodation along with the highest quality of support delivered by our team of qualified and extensively experienced staff. Our projects do not just provide accommodation but also provides services and support to meet the holistic needs of young people to ensure they develop the appropriate and required skills to live independently and have successful futures.
The Homelessness Awareness and Prevention Interventions (HAPI) are the first point of call for all the 14-25 year olds in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale who are homeless or who are at risk of homelessness.
HAPI can provide informal mediation and support, contact family or friends and build positive relationships, answer questions relating to homelessness and housing issues, provide independent advice and guidance around housing and homelessness along with much more.
Evolve is our community wellbeing service.
Evolve aims to develop the pathway to independence to support wellbeing, personal development and opportunities for individuals in our communities.
Our community services are delivered by experienced workers and our counselling service is delivered by qualified counsellors who are fully insured and comply with BACP regulations.
Through Evolve we run:
- education, employability and life skills programmes for individuals addressing barriers to engaging in education or employment
- counselling programmes for PAC service users or individuals in the community
- peer parenting support groups for parents with children or young people with emotional or mental health needs and
- detached youth work across Pendle and Rossendale
- training around Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Prevention
In addition to this Waterside is our community hub, situated in Colne, Pendle. We aim to deliver a varied programme of youth club / youth activities for young people aged 8-16yrs.
We have been commissioned by LCC Public Health to coordinate the delivery of Youth Mental Health, Adult Mental Health First Aid and Suicide Prevention training. We currently offer this to those who live and/or work in the Lancashire border (excluding BWD and Blackpool). If you satisfy this criteria then you are eligible for a free place on any of the following courses – 2 day YMHFA , YMHFA Half Day, 2 day AMHFA, AMHFA Half Day, safeTALK and ASIST.
Alongside this, we are working in partnership with Lancaster University to co-ordinate the delivery of Emotional Health in Schools training. This training is specifically designed to assist those working in schools, therefore you have to work within a school in the Lancashire area to be eligible for a free place.
About
We are a local registered charity working across Pendle, Burnley and Rossendale on a number of projects which support people to build emotional resilience, improve their emotional health and wellbeing, make positive choices, and improve their education and employment chances and move on to live independent lives. We provide supported accommodation to Homeless young people, support to adults and children affected by domestic abuse.
Fundraising
Whether you want to hold a charity bake sale, a coffee morning, plan a party, or join a pre-organised sporting event, we’ll make sure you have everything you need to make your day fab and full of fun.
News
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testimonials
“I want to say a massive thank you to the team. I was in a very dark place before meeting these guys and they have helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel.”
“Thank you for putting a smile on my face. Thanks for supporting me at the worst time of my lifeand showing me my worth. Letting me know that I am deserved to be loved like everyone else. Thank you for everything.”
“Thank you PAC for bringing my heartbeat back through your support!”
“Thank you so much for your help. You have all given me a new life. Thank you for everything!”