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YAC Brighton moving to new premises
Youth Advice Centre (YAC) Brighton is moving — but we’re not closing. We’re sharing an important update about the Youth Advice Centre (YAC) Brighton. […]
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. […]
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, […]
YMCA DownsLink Group achieves BACP accreditation
We’re delighted to share that YMCA DownsLink Group’s Therapeutic Services has successfully passed its 2025 British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited Service annual evaluation. The assessor […]
Reflecting on 2025 and our strategy: building stability and hope for young people
As we step into 2026, we pause to reflect on the past year and our strategy — what we’re grateful for, what we’re proud […]
MP opens YMCA DownsLink accommodation for young people in Eastbourne
MP opens our new and refurbished accommodation for young people facing homelessness in Eastbourne We welcomed Liberal Democrat MP for Eastbourne Josh Babarinde last week, to […]
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, […]
Young people rate YMCA DownsLink Group counselling highly
We’re delighted that young people using our counselling service in Sussex colleges have given inspiring, positive, feedback. Young people from three Sussex colleges have […]
