Canine-assisted Counselling: An Ode to Pudz
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 …
Love in a Box is back… but this time it’s digital!
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 …
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Overcoming challenges: A young person shares their story
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 …
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Family mediation: Helping families in crisis
You may have heard the term family mediation before, but what does it mean and how does it link with youth homelessness? Sandy Horvath, Senior Family Support mediation at YMCA Youth Advice Centre (YAC) Brighton, tells …
Youth Homelessness and Mental Health Issues: The Impact of Covid-19 on Young People
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 …
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Remembrance Day
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 …
Well done to our amazing young person Josh!
One of our incredible YMCA Right Here volunteers, Josh Mustafa, has been featured in this year’s YMCA’s Youth Matters Week (2-6 November), which recognises exceptional young people who have overcome significant obstacles to make a real …
Sleep Easy 2020: Completed!
It may have taken a few twists and turns along the way, but Sleep Easy 2020 finally took place on Friday 9 October, raising almost £28,000 so far! A restyled Sleep Easy Originally scheduled for March …
The e-wellbeing Podcast
A brand new e-wellbeing podcast focusing on all things mental health is now live. Brought to you by the digital team at YMCA DownsLink Group, e-wellbeing is a digital wellbeing service that provides young people with …
Spotlight on Youth Ambassadors
What is a Youth Ambassador? We hand over to Jordan and Ed from YMCA Right Here and Emma and Jess from YMCA WiSE to tell you more. Ed, YMCA Right Here Youth Ambassador What is a …
