Support for young people

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Youth Advice Centre (YAC) – Provides free, confidential, and impartial advice and support for anyone aged 13 – 25 years old, our drop-in is open Monday – Friday from 3 – 6pm. Contact: 01273 889292 / 0791 227 1160 yacservices@sussexcentralymca.org.uk

Young People’s Centre – YPC (Impact Initiatives) – Drop In and Counselling support for young people aged 13-25 – help with everything from sexual health to jobs, affordable food and someone to talk to. Contact: 01273 887886. ypc@impact-initiatives.org.uk. www.ypc-impact.org.uk

 Allsorts Youth Project – Weekly drop-in, monthly social groups, 121 support and volunteering for young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or unsure (LGBTU). Contact: 01273 721211. info@allsortsyouth.org.uk www.allsortsyouth.org.uk

Brighton and Hove Foyer (Sanctuary Carr-Gomm) – 50 bed project providing accommodation and support to single homeless people age 16-25. Contact: 01273 242700.  www.sanctuary-housing.co.uk

ru-ok Young Persons Substance Misuse Service – Offering a free and confidential service to young people under 18 years old, where drugs and / or alcohol are adversely affecting their lives. Contact: 01273 293966 or Text 07717994789.  ru-ok@brighton-hove.gov.uk www.ruokservice.co.uk

Survivors’ Network (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) – Provide independent information, advice and support for 14-25′s affected by recent or historic sexual violence and abuse. Contact Emily on 07402 395 810 / 01273 203380. ypadvocate@survivorsnetwork.org.uk or admin@survivorsnetwork.org.uk  www.survivorsnetwork.org.uk

Sussex LGBTQ – University of Sussex Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Queer (LGBTQ) society exist to support and represent LGBTQ students at Sussex. Contact: 07961 700286. sussexlgbtq@gmail.com www.sussexstudent.com/lgbtq

The Young Carers Project – Assessment, Support and activities for young people between the ages of 8-25 who have a caring role for a relative or friend. Contact: 01273 746222. Mobile 07704 409155. wwwthecarerscentre.org

Brighton and Hove Youth Advocacy Project – Advocacy and children’s rights for young people in Brighton & Hove. http://www.bhyap.org.uk/

CAMHS – Child an Adolescent Mental Health Services. For ages 0-18, and help with various different mental health issues in a number of different ways. http://turnyourfrownupsidedown.org.uk/

Safe and Sorted at the 67 Centre – Provides free, confidential, and impartial advice and support around any issues for young people aged 10 – 25 years old. Drop-in is open Monday – Thursday from 1 – 6pm. Contact: 01273 645900″

Counselling

The Youth Advice Centre Counselling Service – Free counselling service for 13 – 25 year olds. Contact: 01273 828854. yaccounselling@sussexcentralymca.org.uk www.sussexcentralymca.org.uk

Young People’s Centre Counselling Service – Free confidential counselling for young people between the ages of 13yrs to 25 yrs. Confidential counselling line: 01273 711633. Mobile/text: 07704 273888. http://ypc.ebabel.org.uk/en-GB/counselling Also on Facebook

School Counselling Service – Counselling for Primary & Secondary school children and sixth form college students across Brighton & Hove and Sussex. Contact: 01273 320500. dialogue@sussexcentralymca.org.uk  www.sussexcentralymca.org.uk

The Dialogue Centre – Provides counselling and therapeutic support for children, young people, adults and families. Contact: 01273 320500. dialogue@sussexcentralymca.org.uk www.sussexcentralymca.org.uk

Other useful contacts

Adventure Unlimited – Charity offering outdoor activities such as climbing and kayaking for young people and adults, plus training and volunteering opportunities. Contact: 01273 242362. info@aultd.org www.aultd.org

Bike for Life  - Bike for Life run cycling projects for young people where you can learn to fix bikes and improve your riding skills. www.bikeforlife.org.uk info@bikeforlife.org.uk

Brighton and Hove Local Involvement Network (LINk) – Independent health and adult social care watchdog for Brighton and Hove.
Contact: 01273 810 235 info@bhlink.org. www.bhlink.org 

Crew Club – Provides opportunities and a safe place for young people  by running youth club sessions, out of school activities, music & media workshops, and foundation learning programmes. Contact:  01273 608607.contact@crewclub.co.uk. www.crewclub.co.uk

Early Intervention in Psychosis Service for Brighton and Hove – Providing support for young people (age 14-35) with a first episode psychosis and their families for up to 3 years. Flexible medical, psychological, social and practical support shaped to meet individual needs and choices. Contact:01273764500 headspace@sussexpartnership.nhs.uk http://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/eip/

‘Men Get Eating Disorders Too’ (MGEDT) – A national charity that seeks to raise awareness of eating disorders in men so men can seek support. www.mengetedstoo.co.uk

RadioReverb 97.2fm – Community Radio for Brighton & Hove – local news, views, interviews, music – your voice on the airwaves.  Contact:  01273 687955: 4-8pm.  studio@radioreverb.com. www.radioreverb.com  

SCYMCA Housing Advice Service – Providing a single point of access to 16-25 year olds who are homeless, threatened with homelessness or insecurely housed. Located at Ovest House, 58 West Street, Brighton. Open Monday to Friday 1-5pm. Contact:  01273 828828. housingservices@sussexcentralymca.org.uk  

Tarnerland Children and Young People’s Project Youth Work Team – Youth work provision in Central Brighton, including weekly youth club sessions, outreach service, sexual health provision, one to one support, and summer holiday activities. Contact: Tori Pullen 07952243183  tori@tarnerland.org.uk

Trailer Trashed -  A not for profit vegetarian food organisation run by and for young people,  cooking and selling our wares at festivals and events. Contact:  07940127830. trailertrash100@googlemail.com

Youth Club -  Thursdays 7-9.15 pm – 14-25 years.  Sussex Central YMCA, 17 Marmion Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7JS. Contact: 01273 715439  marmion.road@sussexcentralymca.org.uk.

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