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YAC – Youth Advice Centre
Age range: 13-25
Location: Brighton & Hove Tel: 01273 624 432
Contact:
About the service
YMCA DownsLink Group’s Youth Advice Centre (YAC) offers information, support and guidance to young people (13-25) and their families in Brighton and Hove. The YAC team offer expertise on a wide range of topics including housing, wellbeing and family relationships. We provide a safe and friendly environment where everyone is made to feel welcome.
YAC is a safe space where young people can talk to a worker one to one and receive support around a wide range of topics including:
- Housing and homelessness
- Emotional health and wellbeing
- Family relationships and friendships
- Identity and sexuality
- Money management and budgeting
- Employment, education and training
- Relationships and sexual health
We work with partners across the city and can either signpost or refer young people to their support.
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For all young people aged 16–25 — no referrals, no proof of need, just come by and shop once a week. 12 items for £5 (plus freebies!)
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How to access this service
YAC at Jubilee Library
We are now based at Jubilee Library in central Brighton, making it easier for more young people to access our support.
Jubilee Library is located at Jubilee Street, Brighton, BN1 1GE.
Telephone: 01273 624 432
Days and times at the library:
- Monday-Wednesday: 10am-5pm (closed 12-1pm). Drop-in session 1pm-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-6pm closed 12-2pm). Drop-in session 2pm-6pm. Booked appointments 6-7pm, please call in advance
- Fridays: 10am-4pm (closed 12-1pm)
For Family Mediation:
- Send an email to the team here
- Fill out a referral form here – please note, once you have filled out the form you will need to email it to [email protected]
Find out more about Family Mediation here.
