With Lockdown 3.0 in full swing, many of the young people YMCA DownsLink Group supports may be feeling isolated, bored, missing their friends and worried about school or university. Focused on all things mental health, e-wellbeing …
Lockdown Resources to Support Young People’s Mental Health Read More »
“I want to say a huge thank you to all the people donating to Love in a Box, it means so much to the young people we support, it’s the only gift they received at Christmas …
Our 24-Hour supported accommodation in Horsham, the Y Centre, is our largest housing project and is home to fifty young people, who may otherwise be homeless. Every year, deputy manager Mel Haynes, becomes our very own …
Festive Fun at Horsham Y Centre, Home to 50 Young People Read More »
This year has been tough for everyone, but for many young people the impact has been devesting. Below are the top 10 issues having an impact on both our residents and the vulnerable young people seeking …
Top 10 Impacts of Covid-19 on Vulnerable Young People Read More »
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Pudz, YMCA DownsLink Group’s therapy dog, passed away last month. Pudz’s role was to help young people be able to engage in therapy and counselling, provide …
Our annual Christmas fundraiser is back. Love in a Box started in Brighton & Hove ten years ago and was an instant hit with our residents who loved having a present to open on Christmas Day and …
Love in a Box is back… but this time it’s digital! Read More »
A resident in YMCA DownsLink Group supported accommodation, Bill, shares his story of overcoming challenges and looking to the future. What brought you to live in YMCA accommodation? My relationship with my father broke down after …
Overcoming challenges: A young person shares their story Read More »
As we embark on another national lockdown we thought it might be useful to re-share what our Family Mediation Service does to help young people in conflict with their families. During the first lockdown we saw …
Family Breakdown, Youth Homelessness and the Link with Covid Family breakdown is one of the leading causes of youth homelessness and pressure created by COVID-19 has drastically increased the number of vulnerable young people presenting as …
Youth Homelessness and Mental Health Issues: The Impact of Covid-19 on Young People Read More »
At 11am on 11 November a two minute silence is observed at war memorials and other public spaces across the UK. The silence is meant as a tribute to those who lost their lives fighting for …
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