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Description
The aim of the project is to provide quality and accessible youth-friendly health care services and to encourage young people to choose a healthier lifestyle in the territories of the municipalities of the project (Ukmergė, Molėtai, Širvintos). Achieving the intended goal will provide young people (14-29 years old) with confidential services that help to strengthen their physical and mental health, contribute to the promotion of healthy lifestyles in order to reduce the incidence of young people''s illnesses.
The main activities will be carried out during the project implementation - implementation of Youth-friendly healthcare services model algorithms in Ukmergė, Molėtai, Širvintos municipalities, employing a coordinator and psychologist in each municipality and organizing supervisions, inter-institutional cooperation and youth trainings / events. The main result of the project is the implementation of the Youth-friendly healthcare services model, implementing 4 algorithms in Ukmerge municipality and 8 algorithms in Molėtai and Širvintos municipalities.
Summary of project results
The project targeted several issues and challenges related to the health and well-being of young people in the municipalities of Ukmergė, Molėtai, and Širvintos:
Limited Access to Youth-Friendly Health Care.
Encouraging a Healthier Lifestyle.
Confidential Services for Youth.
Reducing the Incidence of Young People''s Illnesses.
Addressing Specific Youth Concerns.
Limited Social Communication Opportunities for Youth.
Promoting Inter-Institutional Cooperation.
Ensuring Long-Term Sustainability.
Reducing Future Health Care Expenditure:
Promoting Social Communication through Events.
In summary, the project aimed to comprehensively address the specific health and well-being challenges faced by young people in the target municipalities, ranging from healthcare access and lifestyle choices to social communication opportunities and inter-institutional cooperation.
The project undertook a series of activities with the aim of addressing the identified issues and challenges related to the health and well-being of young people in the municipalities of Ukmergė, Molėtai, and Širvintos. Here is a description of the key activities and their intended outputs:
Implementation of JPSPP Model Algorithms:
- Activities: Implemented JPSPP model algorithms in Ukmergė, Molėtai, and Širvintos municipalities.
- Outputs: Developed and implemented specific algorithms focusing on the prevention of alcohol consumption, depression, sexual violence, and eating disorders. These algorithms provided structured approaches to address and prevent these health issues among young people.
Supervisions and Inter-Institutional Cooperation:
- Activities: Organized supervisions and promoted inter-institutional cooperation.
- Outputs: Facilitated regular supervisions to ensure the quality of services and promoted collaboration among institutions involved in youth health, fostering a comprehensive and coordinated approach.
Youth Trainings and Events:
- Activities: Conducted youth trainings and organized events.
- Outputs: Empowered young people through educational trainings and provided opportunities for social interaction by organizing events. These activities aimed to promote healthy lifestyles and address the lack of social communication opportunities.
Confidential Services for Young People:
- Activities: Ensured the provision of confidential services for young people.
- Outputs: Established an environment where young individuals could seek health services confidentially, promoting trust and openness in addressing their physical and mental health concerns.
Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles:
- Activities: Promoted healthier lifestyle choices among young people.
- Outputs: Implemented initiatives and campaigns to encourage positive behaviors and choices that contribute to both physical and mental health.
The combination of these activities and outputs aimed to establish a comprehensive and integrated system for providing quality and accessible youth-friendly health care services while promoting healthier lifestyles and addressing the specific concerns of young people in the target municipalities.
The project achieved several outcomes and impacts, benefiting young people aged 14-29 in the municipalities of Ukmergė, Molėtai, and Širvintos:
Improved Access to Youth-Friendly Services:
- Outcome: Successful implementation of the JPSPP model algorithms.
- Impact: Young people gained improved access to youth-friendly health care services, addressing specific concerns such as alcohol consumption, depression, sexual violence, and eating disorders.
Enhanced Mental Health Support:
- Outcome: Employment of coordinators and psychologists in each municipality.
- Impact: Young individuals received dedicated psychological support, contributing to strengthened mental health and well-being.
Structured Approach to Health Issues:
- Outcome: Implementation of prevention algorithms tailored to specific health issues.
- Impact: The project provided a structured approach to preventing and addressing health issues, ensuring targeted interventions for alcohol consumption, depression, sexual violence, and eating disorders.
Comprehensive Inter-Institutional Collaboration:
- Outcome: Promotion of inter-institutional cooperation and regular supervisions.
- Impact: Collaborative efforts among institutions involved in youth health resulted in a more comprehensive and coordinated approach to addressing diverse needs.
In summary, the project achieved positive outcomes and impacts by improving access to youth-friendly services, addressing specific health concerns, fostering collaboration, and empowering young people with knowledge and support for healthier lifestyles. These benefits were aimed at enhancing the overall health and well-being of young individuals in the project municipalities.