Where we work
We've been preventing children and young people from facing crisis and supporting them to achieve their potential across Sussex and Surrey for 175 years.
We prevent youth homelessness by providing supported accommodation alongside the wraparound support they need. We give children and young people easy access to support and advice services when they need them. We provide children, young people and families with a range of mental health and emotional wellbeing services
Find out more about our 3 main areas of work; Accommodation, support & advice, and counselling.
Find out more about our services
Mental Health Support
Our YMCA Dialogue has been delivering counselling and therapy to children and young people since 1994.
Helping young people stay safe from sexual exploitation
- Our YMCA WiSE supports young people around staying safe in relationships, online and in the community.
How you can help
Give £5 a month
Provide vital basics
Gift a young person a warm welcome. Help us provide homely touches such as a toothbrush, clean bedding, and access to hot food.
Help them feel at home.
Give £12 a month
Room Sponsor (40p per day)
Your Room Sponsorship will give a young person near you, a safe, stable home, so they can begin their journey to independence.
Give them the first step to a brighter future.
Give £36 a month
One to one support
Many of our homeless young people have experienced trauma. Your donation will help pay for our caring support staff.
Help rebuild their trust.
Young People's Stories
Georgia’s story
Georgia had her independence taken away from her when her living situation became unmanageable. She was given a home at YMCA DownsLink Group and received support to reconnect with her family and learn vital life skills.
