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Meet the LESA Service

Hello!

My name is Siobhan, I have worked for Arch Teesside as the Life Enhancement Skill’s Advisor ( LESA ) for nearly 6 years.  Throughout this time, the service has gone through many changes, due to the client’s needs and partly due to covid.

I work part time and am the only LESA at present, therefore, we adapted the service to offer as many clients as possible the LESA support. The LESA service is short term support, if needed I can make referrals into more long-term support agencies.

At ARCH we try to offer a holistic approach to support all clients in most areas of their life. If your Arch worker has highlighted any practical issues, they will, with your consent, make a referral to the LESA service.

I can help with checking that you are receiving all the appropriate benefits and if not, support you with the application process.

I have recently just started running online benefit workshop sessions, which run on the first Wednesday of each month. This workshop explains the full process of claiming Personal Independence Payment. I can also help to complete the forms and attend medical appointments if needed.

If housing is having an impact on your recovery journey, I also run a monthly workshop explaining all the options available for housing needs, from private rented to social housing and supported or emergency accommodation. This workshop runs on the second Wednesday of each month.

Many of ARCH’s clients can find themselves socially isolated so to overcome this I organize a monthly walk and talk session in different locations to get clients out and about and meet others in similar positions. This is the third Wednesday of each month.

If you are struggling with any areas of your life or recovery, please speak to your ARCH worker who can make a referral to the LESA service. Together we can plan how to support you best, in order to try and take away some of your extra stresses, so you can concentrate on your road to recovery.

If you are not getting the support you deserve within an education setting or workplace , I can help liaise with the setting and help you to get the correct support.

I am currently in the process of setting up a third online workshop to look at the cost of living increases, what support is available to you and where applicable, support with grant applications.

I , like the rest of Team Arch are a 100 % committed to supporting  clients and will do our best to get you the correct support and the help that you deserve 😊

Our centre offers a safe environment for you to come and talk. We offer women only spaces in our Middlesbrough office on a Wednesday 5-7pm, Friday 8.30-5pm, and in our Stockton & Hartlepool outreach venues.

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Self Referral Terms

Please read the following information before completing  this referral:

  • ARCH Teesside are a victim focused organisation and as such we do not accept referrals for anyone who is subject (the suspect) to an ongoing police investigation for sexual, domestic, or violent offences, or for anyone who may pose a risk of harm to others.
  • ARCH Teesside Counselling Service provides therapeutic support for anyone in Middlesbrough, Stockton and Hartlepool who has experienced rape or any form of sexual abuse at any time in their lives and is struggling to cope with their feelings and emotions in relation to these experiences.
  • We also offer support to Men and Boys from Redcar and Cleveland. We work in partnership to support the needs of children and young people.
  • Therapy can be hard work and extremely challenging, especially in the early days. We are unable provide emergency crisis support or work with complex or severe mental health issues. For anyone who is struggling with issues relating to substance misuse, other services should also be considered. 

I confirm that the person being referred does not pose a risk of harm to others, and is not known to Police regarding violent or sexual offences.

By ticking this box, I / the person being referred agree for checks to be made regarding their risk status.

ARCH Teesside reserve the right to refuse referrals and the provision of services. All relevant risk and need information should be sent with the referral, contact 01642 822335 for more information. This referral cannot be submitted unless the above information is confirmed.

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Professional Referral Terms

Please read the following information before continuing with this referral:

  • ARCH Teesside are a victim focused organisation and as such we do not accept referrals for anyone who is subject (the suspect) to an ongoing police investigation for sexual, domestic, or violent offences, or for anyone who may pose a risk of harm to others.
  • ARCH Teesside Counselling Service provides therapeutic support for anyone in Middlesbrough, Stockton and Hartlepool who has experienced rape or any form of sexual abuse at any time in their lives and is struggling to cope with their feelings and emotions in relation to these experiences.
  • We also offer support to Men and Boys from Redcar and Cleveland. We work in partnership to support the needs of children and young people.
  • Therapy can be hard work and extremely challenging, especially in the early days. It is therefore important that you consider the appropriateness of ARCH for the client’s needs before making a referral.
  • For example, we are unable provide emergency crisis support or work with complex or severe mental health issues. Please speak to our referrals team on (01642) 822335 to discuss needs and appropriateness if you are unsure.
  • In the best interests of the person being referred, consideration should be given to specialist services for anyone who is struggling with issues relating to substance misuse.

I confirm that the person being referred does not pose a risk of harm to others, and is not known to Police regarding violent or sexual offences.

By ticking this box, I / the person being referred agree for checks to be made regarding their risk status.

ARCH Teesside reserve the right to refuse referrals and the provision of services. All relevant risk and need information should be sent with the referral, contact 01642 822335 for more information. This referral cannot be submitted unless the above information is confirmed.

CONTINUE TO REFERRAL FORM