Saturday 15th July 2023
Who we are
YMCA DownsLink Group is a charity that works to prevent youth homelessness across Sussex and Surrey. Every night, we provide accommodation to more than 750 young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Through our youth advice centres, community and school counselling services, family mediation and other youth focussed services, we also provide additional support to 10,000 children, young people and families each year.
Our main centres include: Brighton & Hove, Guildford, Horsham, Crawley, Eastbourne, Hastings and Worthing.
What we do
At YMCA Downslink we focus on the following key areas of work:
Accommodation
We offer housing and accommodation services, as well as housing advice services, to young people across Sussex and Surrey.
Family Work
YMCA DownsLink Group offers family support services to people across Sussex and Surrey. In addition, we offer family counselling to aid in family relationships.
Health & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a concept that encompasses both physical and mental health. Our services provide benefits in both of these areas.
Support & Advice
We offer support and advice services to young people in Sussex and Surrey. These range from services offering support with a specific issue, to more general advice services.
Training & Education
YMCA DownsLink Group’s Learning Team provide a variety of opportunities to re-engage vulnerable young people with a range of needs and learning barriers, back into a learning environment.
Support our Work
Work for us
YMCA DownsLink Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Volunteer For Us
By volunteering for YMCA DLG will you gain experience, learn new skills and meet some great people.
Corporate partnerships
By partnering with us your business will be visibly at the heart of driving positive and lasting change for young people in your community.
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