Youth Works Story, April 2019

Northamptonshire Charity works to help local youth with mental health

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Youth Works Northamptonshire is a charity focused on improving the quality of life for young people.

They offer many services, including an LGBTQ support group and their own community college for vulnerable young people.

With the NHS under more pressure than ever, Youth Works’ counselling and support services have been vitally important to many young people and adults – who find the shorter waiting lists and more personal approach to counselling accessible.

Oliver Newman, who received treatment from both the NHS and Youth Works, said:

“The NHS waiting lists are usually months, or even years, long. It’s really hard to get treatment, which can be really bad for people who need it.”

“That’s why volunteer services, such as Youth Works, can be so important to people who need help.”

Offering counselling and support services to both young people and adults, Youth Works are members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

They tailor their approach to each person, offering person centred counselling and a range of different therapy types (such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy).

Councillor Mick Scrimshaw, leader of the Labour Party in his area in Kettering, had this to say about the charity:

“Youth Works do some amazing work with youngsters from and across Kettering. They provide a safe environment along with hope and support to youngsters that often have few opportunities in these difficult times when voluntary groups and council services are all struggling to offer the sort of activities we took for granted only a few years ago.

“I’ve always been impressed by their commitment and passion to help young people.”

Youth Works is based at the Keystone Centre on Rockingham Road in Kettering. If you or someone you know wishes to find out more about their work, or to apply for counselling, you can visit their website at https://www.youthworksnorthamptonshire.org.uk. Alternatively, you can phone them at 01536 518339.