Type of service: Day services

Ellon Resource Centre is a day service for adults with learning disabilities. The centre has 30 registered places per day and is situated in the centre of Ellon. Ellon Resource Centre opened in July 1992. The services offered by the Centre are structured and planned according to the individual needs of service users and include: life skills; Benchmark - community based project providing work experience opportunities in woodworking; Can-Do Recycling - community based project providing work experience in recycling for people with disabilities; community interaction; computer skills; leisure activities; evening meeting place for self help groups and other organisations; therapeutic activities; work preparation and work experience placements. Service users are encouraged to make choices and ultimately become involved in the day to day running of the service and community involvement is actively promoted wherever possible. Referral is via Social Workers or Care Managers.

Aimed at: Adult

Covers: Aberdeenshire

Specialisms: Generic

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability