Randy had to leave his family and travel across the world to start a new life free from persecution. He lived in our 24-hour supported housing and is now thriving.

He passed his A-Levels and is now pursuing his dream of studying physiotherapy at university.

Accommodation

Vivian had a tough time as a teenager and faced multiple barriers which were causing a lot of upset and confusion. He came across our Brighton Youth Advice Centre (YAC) and felt understood for the first time.

He started meeting with our support and advice worker who helped him figure things out about himself and realise his enormous potential.

Support and advice

Emi is one of our e-wellbeing youth researchers. After experiencing her own mental health struggles at a young age, Emi was determined to help other young people like herself.

She is working hard with the support of our e-wellbeing team to encourage conversations in schools about mental health and wellbeing, and to reassure young people that they are not alone.

e-wellbeing

Following on from two lockdowns and starting a new school, Sam was suffering from social anxiety. He found it difficult making new friends and suffered from panic attacks, resulting in him not wanting to leave the house.

After reluctantly started therapy with us, Sam settled into the sessions and his worries began to lessen. He was then able to socialise with school friends and enjoy going on trips to new places.

YMCA Dialogue

Tina found the support she received from our YMCA WiSE service invaluable following a difficult period in her life when she had been groomed by two older men.

Our YMCA WiSE worker was able to give Tina information around healthy relationships, recognising grooming, growing self-esteem, assertiveness and the issue of consent. They met every week, and Tina appreciated being in a safe place where they could discuss anything that was on her mind.

YMCA WiSE