The Base, a new and unique approach to assisting young people in disadvantaged areas welcomed its first visitors and clients to the new state-of-the-art centre in Ballyfermot today, Tuesday, 4th November 2008.
The new facility is catering for a cross section of young people in the Ballyfermot, Chapelizod and Palmerstown areas of Dublin. Its training, education and recreation programmes provide an inclusive service that is in demand from agencies including FAS, CERT, HSE and the Garda Siochana.
The new centre includes scientifically designed ‘chill out’ areas for young people, new media facilities, a training centre, recording studio, and multi media facilities along with a 100 seat theatre and a youth snack café.
Ms Sharan Kelly, Chief Executive of the Base said that thanks to the support of Dublin City Council and other State agencies, Ballyfermot and surrounding areas has a facility that’s regarded as one of Europe’s new and unique approaches to developing young people’s skills and characters. “While the building is fantastic, it is only one part of the holistic approach we at The Base have in helping young people develop. All young people are welcome.
So if you are a teen parent, we have childcare facilities and training programmes to help you find a career. If you are recovering from substance addiction, we can work with you and your mentors in the Drugs Task Force to help you start a new life,” Sharan explained. “We also welcome young people with an interest in drama, music, technology or who simply want to chill out with their friends. We have a unique service that can be duplicated throughout the county. We very much appreciate the support we have received from Dublin City Council, they had the foresight to work with us to being this great service to the local community,” she said.
The Base provides a range of service in teen parent support, youth health, youth work, childcare, Music, Arts and new media. The Base is also part of a wider complex which includes a 25m swimming pool, gymnasium and 6 all weather football pitches.
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