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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…

Crash Pad Project – Now Open

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YMCA St Helens is working in partnership with St Helens Council to provide the Crash Pads project for people sleeping rough in St Helens. The Crash Pad is the new service for rough sleepers, its intention is to prevent rough sleeping and provide a safe place for people to stay in an emergency and support…

Louis Rigby is St Helens longest serving volunteer

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Last month, Louis Rigby was honoured for his long voluntary service to YMCA St Helens. St Helens Citizen Advice and Halton and St Helens VCA organised an awards ceremony at the town hall to recognise and applaud the work, contribution and impact of volunteers across St Helens. It was a very special day for us…