Amy is part of the Oasis Family Support Team supporting Young People, Adults and Families affected by someone in their lives drug or alcohol use. Amy has worked with the team for 2 years now and has supported many young people during this time to build their self-esteem and confidence whilst also finding coping skills to manage their worries that they can take with them long after the end of support.

Before working for Oasis Family Support Amy studied for her BA (Hons) in Children, Young People, and Families and has worked in many different environments supporting young people. Amy is trained in Protective Behaviours and has recently become a Mental Health First Aider.

Amy is passionate about supporting Young People and Families to find their self-confidence and their voice, whilst also being an advocate to ensure that they get the best support possible. Giving each child and Family that Amy works with her time and dedication, so they receive the best support possible, whilst giving them a safe space to talk about their worries. The Young People’s determination and strength is what inspires Amy to do the work she does.