Supported Accommodation
The Y Centre was opened in November 2005 and has been housing and helping young people ever since.
The Y Centre has 48 rooms and 2 emergency rooms. A single room consists of a bedroom, a kitchen and en suite shower-room. Young people can stay at the Y Centre for up to 2 years.
The Y Centre does more than house young people, it also aims to support their development and transition into adulthood. The housing support workers help the residents with basic living skills such as cooking and cleaning, and when needed offer emotional support.
The focus of the work is to help develop the young people’s skills and confidence so that they can move on from supported accommodation and live independently.
Horsham Connexions Centre for Young People
A new addition to the Y Centre is the Horsham Connexions Centre for Young People which provides advice on a variety of subjects including sexual health, physical health, housing, benefits and employment, education and training. Any young person can drop in to the centre for advice during the day. For more information on the services they offer and opening hours contact: 01403 213568
Supported Living Scheme
The Y Centre also run a Supported Living Scheme for young people who are homeless or struggling to secure independent accommodation. The joint project between Sussex Central YMCA and Southern Housing Group provide support to young people aged 18 – 25 in 5 self contained flats. Support workers can help residents with education, training and employment, budgeting and managing money, domestic skills such as cooking or cleaning, welfare benefits, health and relationships.
Getting Involved with the Y Centre
You can make a difference to the lives of young people who live at the Y Centre, here are some of the ways you can get involved:
- Volunteer
- Sponsor a young person’s room
- Take part in a fundraising event
- Donate
Contact Us:
If you are a young person and would like to find out more about our services or if you are interested in supporting the work of the Y Centre in Horsham please contact us:
The Y Centre
Albion Way
Horsham
West Sussex
RH11 1AH
Tel: 01403 213403
Fax: 01403 754172
Email: horsham.reception@sussexcentralymca.org.uk
