For young people & families
Things can change. We’ll help make it happen.
If things aren’t going right at home, at school or with friends, you don’t have to wait until it gets worse. We work with young people directly to change what happens next.
Is this you?
You might be feeling or noticing…
It doesn’t have to be one big thing. Often it’s lots of smaller things adding up.
- Getting into trouble a lot
- Angry or stressed all the time
- Not wanting to go to school
- Excluded or at risk of exclusion
- Feeling low or anxious
- Struggling with friendships
- Being pressured into things
- Hanging around with people who aren’t safe
- Arguments at home
- Something that happened is still affecting you
- Needs that school doesn’t seem to understand
- Feeling stuck and not sure what’s next
Working with us
What happens when you work with Youth Services
You’re part of it
We work with you, not at you. Your views shape the plan.
Clear goals
We agree what you want to change and how we’ll get there together.
Real action
Practical sessions focused on skills, choices and next steps.
A next step
Back into school, activities and relationships that are good for you.
For parents & carers
You know your child best
If you’re worried about your child’s behaviour, wellbeing, safety or education, you can refer them to us directly. You don’t need a school or professional to do it for you.
- We keep you involvedParents and carers are an important part of making change last.
- We work with school tooWith your agreement, we can work alongside your child’s school.
- A clear planYou’ll know what we’re working on and why.
Questions
Things people often ask
Can I refer myself?
Yes. Young people can refer themselves using the Self / Parent-Carer referral form. We will talk to you about involving a parent or carer where that’s appropriate.
Are you counsellors?
Youth Services has in-house counsellors, and our support can include CBT-informed approaches where appropriate. We’ll discuss each young person’s needs and explain which support is suitable and available.
What happens after I send the form?
We review every referral and get in touch to talk it through. Together we’ll decide what the right support looks like and agree the next steps.
Will you talk to my child’s school?
Only with your agreement. Working alongside school often makes a big difference, especially where attendance, behaviour or exclusion is part of the picture.
Make a referral
Ready to take the next step?
Choose the route that fits you. Both take you straight to a referral form.