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Resident meetings and groups: expanding youth voice across our service

 “Seeing young people lead conversations empowers others to speak up too.”   Maria, Youth Ambassador  Young people living in our supported housing in Horsham are […]
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Youth voice in action: from ‘six weeks of fun’ to resident meetings

Young people know what makes a house feel like home. That’s why our supported housing teams are further strengthening youth voice – so residents […]

Youth Advice Centre Brighton helps BHASVIC students build private renting skills

With high rents and a challenging local housing market, taking the first steps into independent living can be daunting for young people. Last week, […]
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Online misogyny and what it means for young people today

On World Day Against Child Sexual Exploitation, we explore how online misogyny is shaping young people’s lives.    The online content young people see […]
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New recipe book celebrates the power of shared meals at YMCA DownsLink Group

We’re excited to share our new Chaplaincy Recipe Book, inspired by the meals that bring young people, volunteer chaplains and colleagues together across our supported housing.    […]
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Time to Talk Day 2026: a small conversation can make a BIG difference

Today is Time to Talk Day — the nation’s biggest conversation about mental health.   We know how powerful talking can be. Every day, […]

WiSE words: exploitation safety during the festive season

“Spread cheer, not fear. Let’s keep every child safe this year”   The festive season is often seen as a time of joy, family, […]
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YMCA DownsLink Group invited to Lancing Prep Hove school assembly ahead of Love in a Box collection. 

Lancing Prep Hove has been supporting local young people for years, organising a collection of items to fill Christmas boxes for our Brighton and […]

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