Posts By: Bethan Gaskell

YMCA St Helens Youth Hub Opens its Doors

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New Youth Hub for young people across St Helens: A place to be safe, comfortable, happy and be yourself. Young people are celebrating at YMCA St Helens today. A brand-new youth hub, funded by the UK Government’s Youth Investment Fund, opened its doors for the first time. YMCA St Helen’s funding was only announced last…

Thank you, Vimto

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“YMCA St Helens would like to thank a team from @vimto for using their #makeadifference day to paint part of our Young Persons Listening Service supporting young people with mental health needs in #StHelens.”    

Celebration of Youthwork

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As we continue celebrating #YouthWorkWeek we want to share more about what the young people say about YMCA St Helens Young Persons Listening Service. Young people need support more than ever before and this #YouthWorkWeek we are celebrating the difference it makes to young people.  

Loneliness Awareness Week 13th-17th June 2022

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Loneliness is something we all can experience at any point in our lives, which can have a huge impact on our mental health and wellbeing. Sometimes reaching out to someone with as little as three words – fancy a chat? – can make a big difference. This Loneliness Awareness Week (13-17th June) as part of…

The listening service

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“We are excited to launch our new Young Peoples Listening Service for young people aged 12 to 18, which is now taking referrals, offering one to one support for young people aged 12-18 who would benefit from mental health focussed support and/or someone to talk to. Our aim is to listen and to empower young…