YMCA Worthing
141 years
supporting children & young people in Worthing and local communities.
63 young people
given a safe home every night.
142
volunteers supported our work last year
Preventing youth homelessness in Worthing
Vulnerable children and young people have never been more at risk. We provide vital services so that young people in Worthing, who may have had a difficult start in life, can create a brighter future.
Our impact in Worthing
In Worthing we provide a range of services for children and young people, 16 to 25, which act as a 'safety-net' to catch those at risk. From providing youth clubs and support & advice, to giving a home to those who are in crisis and facing homelessness, we change lives.
Children and young people facing homelessness in Worthing can find a safe, supportive home with us. Our 24 hour supported housing is so much more than 'just a room'. We provide wraparound support so that our residents can get the emotional support, life skills and help back into education, training or employment to enable them to 'move on' successfully to independence. Our dedicated staff (and volunteers) help young people develop the tools they need to reach their full potential.
More information about our services
- For information on our housing, including referral click here.
- For support and advice click here.
- For mental health support click here.
Sherylee’s story
Sherylee moved into YMCA Worthing Foyer struggling with instability. Through hard work and perseverance, she is now thriving and has just released her first EP!
Meet some of the team
Our staff provide young people with the support they need to reach their full potential. We wouldn't be able to transform young lives without them. Here is what some of our staff, past and present, have to say about their job.
Other services for young people at risk
Mind the Gap
Our Mind The Gap Emotional Health Support service offers up to 6 sessions of tailored directive emotional health support to young people living in Worthing and surrounding areas. As well as helping young people to identify coping and self-help strategies, the support utilizes a social prescribing approach to help the young person identify ongoing support. The support sessions can be delivered flexibly, through either face-to-face sessions (specific location to be discussed following referral but could be the Worthing library/your school/a community space) or virtually using zoom or phone calls.
The service aims to offer an accessible pathway into support for young people who ‘fall through the gaps’ in other service provision. This may include young people transitioning between services (eg. CAMHS to AMHS), young people who experience barriers to accessing support (eg. Only offered group interventions / not offered face-to-face) or for those who would benefit from support in identifying an ongoing support pathway.
How to access: We encourage anyone who would like to access our Mind the Gap Emotional Health service to fill in a referral form (download here) and email the form to: [email protected] and a member of the Worthing team will be in touch.
Mental Health Support
Our YMCA Dialogue has been delivering counselling and therapy to children and young people since 1994.
Helping young people stay safe
- Our YMCA WiSE supports young people around staying safe in relationships, online and in the community.
How you can help
Contact information for housing advice
We run one 24 hour supported housing projects in the area, for young people between the ages of 16 and 25.
We also manage several 'Transitional Properties' across Worthing for young people who are capable of managing a tenancy and are ready for independent living. These young people still have access to a key worker to provide housing related support.
If you are a young person at risk, or have concerns about someone, contact us through the following;
- If you are a young person and in housing crisis you can access our service by speaking to Worthing Borough Council.
- If you are interested in supporting the work of YMCA Worthing Foyer contact us: 01903 208269
For more information about our supported housing click here
How our work helps
Kara’s story
Changes in Kara’s behaviour at school were causing concern. Counselling with YMCA Dialogue helped Kara identify and express her feelings, letting light into a dark period in her life.
Archie’s story
After a chaotic few years Archie found stability at the YMCA. Now, with help from YMCA’s Life Change Fund he’s all set to take another big step forwards.
Sherylee’s story
Sherylee moved into YMCA Worthing Foyer struggling with instability. Through hard work and perseverance, she is now thriving and has just released her first EP!
