Family Mediation and Support
Providing a judgment free space for young people and their families to strengthen their relationships and resolve conflict.
Our Family Mediation and Support service is for young people aged 16-25 and their parents or carers who may be experiencing conflict, communication difficulties or relationship breakdown.
The service provides a confidential, impartial and non-judgemental space where families can talk openly, feel heard and work towards positive solutions together.
In 2025, 95% of family mediation clients remained in the family home, helping young people and families stay together through difficult times.
"We've learnt not only how to work together again but how to talk, discuss and resolve issues effectively with fairness, understanding of each other and kindness."
What we provide:
- A safe, confidential space to talk.
- Family mediation and one-to-one parenting support.
- Conflict resolution and crisis intervention.
- A supportive, non-judgemental service that listens to everyone involved.
- Support for all types of families.
- An impartial service that does not take sides.
What to expect:
- An initial assessment to explore your situation and identify the best way forward.
- Individual meetings with family members before joint sessions where appropriate.
- Up to 12 weeks of solution-focused mediation.
- Support from trained, professional mediators.
- Sessions are usually held at YMCA DownsLink Group's offices in Hove, but we offer some flexibility around location and can also provide support at community venues or by phone.
For the past 10 years, I have had the privilege of supporting families from a wide range of backgrounds, many facing complex needs, challenging circumstances and significant conflict within their relationships. Mediation provides a safe, supportive and trauma-informed space where families can have difficult conversations, resolve conflict and find a way forward, and I have seen first-hand that it really works.
I am incredibly passionate about my role and about helping parents and young people to communicate in a way that can make a real difference to their relationship. I am also extremely proud to be part of a dedicated team committed to reducing the risk of youth homelessness across Brighton and Hove.
- Mary, Family Mediator
If you would like some support for yourself or for someone you know then get in touch:
- Send an email to the team here
- Fill out a referral form here - please note, once you have filled out the form you will need to email it to [email protected]
- Call us on 07423 000331.
