Local Area Coordination
How a Local Area Coordinator can help you
A Local Area Coordinator will simply provide you with the right amount of support that works for you.
As they're based in your local area, coordinators know local people and know what local support is available.
Whatever area of your life you would like support with, they will work with you to recognise your own capabilities, community networks and the practical resources already around you, preventing the need sometimes for more formal support.
If you're facing a challenge in life at the moment, they can also help.
They want to help people avoid reaching a crisis in their life and can help you to recover if a crisis has already happened.
They won't tell you what you must do or do things for you, as we know working this way takes away the opportunities for people to learn new skills, build independence and resilience.
Coordinators will work with you so together you find a solution to make your life better.
What they can help you with
Local Area Coordinators will:
- take time to listen and get to know you
- help you think about what a good life means for you and how you can work towards that
- help you access relevant information and advice
- help you think about and discover your strengths, skills, talents and abilities
- introduce you to friendly people in your community
- help you to stay strong and be heard
- aim to help you find practical solutions to issues
- support you to become more connected and active in your community
Community support
As well as individuals, coordinators can also help community groups and organisations.
They can help local community groups to keep going and grow by introducing more people and supporting them with things like finding opportunities for funding.
Local Area Coordinators can also support people setting up groups when someone has an idea to start something new.