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YAC – Youth Advice Centre
Age range: 13-25
Location: Brighton & Hove Tel: 01273 624432
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About the service
The YMCA Youth Advice Centre (YAC) offers advice, support and guidance to young people in Brighton and Hove. The YAC team are able to offer expertise on a wide range of topics. Their aim is to provide young people in the local area with a safe and friendly environment where they can access helpful advice and support.
Family mediation – A confidential, non-judgemental and impartial space for 16-25 year olds and their families who may be experiencing conflict or relationship breakdown.
- Flexible support – in person, by phone, at school, home
- Inclusive – we support all family types
- Emphasis on communication and rebuilding relationships
- Free confidential support from trained professional mediators
- Holistic assessment and 1-to-1 support
Support and advice service – A safe and empathetic space for 13-25 year olds, offering support and guidance for a range of issues.
- Emotional wellbeing, practical support, neurodiversity, personal relationships
- Money e.g. budgeting, benefits, debt
- Education, employment, and/or training
- Referrals to other services for mental health support, drug and alcohol use, and sexual health
Housing advice – Support for 16–25 year olds who are considering leaving home, needing advice around move-on options, private renting, or who are at risk of homelessness.
- Making planned moves from the family home
- Helping you understand the council process if you’re homeless
- Looking for accommodation in the private rented sector
- Understanding your housing rights
- Advice on alternative accommodation
- Housing costs and how to pay for it
Food market – our food market is a welcoming space available for 16-25 year olds, offering a wide range of food options to suit different dietary needs. £5 for 12 items, as well as free toiletries and period products!
We have options for a range of dietary needs including vegan/vegetarian, gluten free, soy milk, and halal. To use our food market, simply ask at reception—our team are happy to help!
How to access this service
Address: 11 St George’s Place, Brighton, BN1 4GB
Phone: 01273624432
Support & Advice drop-in:Monday-Wednesday 1pm-4:45pm, and Thursdays 2pm-5:45pm.
