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Yes, Minister. The Job is Going Great!

Future Jobs: Minister Jonathan Shaw, MP and Celia Barlow, MP chat to some of Hove YMCA’s Future Jobs workers. Future Jobs: Minister Jonathan Shaw, MP and Celia Barlow, MP chat to some of Hove YMCA’s Future Jobs workers.Parliamentary Under-Secretary at the Department for Work and Pensions Minister for the South East, Jonathan Shaw MP, and local MP Celia Barlow, made a special visit to Sussex Central YMCA to talk to the YMCA’s latest recruits.

Sussex Central YMCA have recently employed 30 young people through the Future Jobs Fund – a government scheme to give paid work placements and training for 18 to 24 year olds. A further 72 jobs will be created over the next 14 months.

The Minister spent two hours chatting to the Future Jobs workers, and learnt about their new jobs in retail, electrical refurbishment, marketing, administration and sports work.

The Minister said, “I commend the excellent work being done by YMCA and the City Council in the economic downturn to give young people who are struggling the opportunity to get on the employment ladder.

“The enthusiasm and potential of young people will be vital as we start to move out of the recession so we need to give them the chance to flourish.

Make Spring Green with Hove YMCA

Have you ever wondered why Sussex Central YMCA has charity shops? Is it just to provide shopping bargains for fridges, frocks and front room furniture? Well, yes and no.

Profits from the shops are put to work directly into the numerous projects of Sussex Central YMCA. Without this vital source of income many projects would come to an end, meaning that young people in the city would be without the help and support they need.

Also, by refurbishing unwanted electrical appliances, repairing furniture and giving bric-a-brac new homes, Sussex Central YMCA charity shops stop perfectly good items from ending up at the rubbish tip. This means less landfill, less incineration, a lower carbon footprint and a healthier environment.

Each year, Sussex Central YMCA diverts 440 tones of perfectly useable furniture, clothing and electrical items from ending up in landfill. This equals 5000 electrical items, 12,000 items of furniture and enough clothing to last the children in the picture a lifetime.

Your donations can now provide 28% more help to Sussex Central YMCA

It is now possible for Sussex Central YMCA to claim Gift Aid on all items donated to our charity shops. This means that for every item sold in the shop, Sussex Central YMCA can claim 28% extra on the sale price from the Inland Revenue. All you need to do is fill in a simple form – and that’s it – Sussex Central YMCA will do the rest at no cost or time to you. And 28% more children, young people and families will benefit from our vital services.

To donate now click here.

To find out more about Sussex Central YMCA's charity shops, contact Mark Roberts, Operations Manager at mark.roberts@sussexcentralymca.org.uk

Find Your Nearest Shop

Get Your Unwanted Items Collected

Volunteer in a Sussex Central YMCA Shop

The Global Xchange Programme

Global Xchange Volunteers

2008 volunteering at Hove YMCA has started well! Two volunteers from the Global XChange programme have begun a three month volunteer placement in Hove YMCA Youth, Sports & Community Team. Christy from Northern Ireland and Mistura from Nigeria have already spent three months in Nigeria and are now volunteering with Hove YMCA. Alongside helping out in the clubs, they are helping to develop Hove YMCA's young person’s website and are creating a visual presentation documenting volunteering in Hove YMCA, which will be premiered at the Hove YMCA Volunteer Celebration Event in March.

Click here to read more about our Global Xchange Programme volunteers and volunteering opportunities at Hove YMCA.

Young People Honoured at The Y'Oscars 2007

The Mayor, Brian Oxley, CEO David Standing and John Fox

Sussex Central YMCA and their team of workers and volunteers endeavour to support young people to achieve their potential in its fullest sense, and to enable them to navigate the often difficult and challenging journey through adolescence into adulthood.

Every year Sussex Central YMCA staff, young people and their parents as well as members of the community gather to celebrate the variety of achievements and goals that the young people have reached throughout the year. This can range from being a volunteer sports coach to gaining a Duke of Edinburgh Award. This year is no exception and some amazing young people were congratulated.

Sussex Nightstop Plus

Call for volunteer hosts in Brighton & Hove!

Sussex Nightstop

Do you have a spare bedroom in your house or flat that is only occasionally occupied? Would you be interested in participating in a new local initiative that aims to reduce youth homelessness in Brighton & Hove?

When a young person loses their accommodation it can lead to breakdown in many areas of their life including relationships, education and employment. You could make a difference to young people by offering a safe alternative to emergency accommodation or homelessness.

Sussex Nightstop Plus are looking to recruit volunteers from within the community to reflect the diversity of young people in our City.

You would be required to make available a spare room on a night by night basis for an agreed time period. Hosts will be valued members of a Nightstop community and receive intensive support as well as training and expenses.

If you are interested in making a difference, and would like to receive more information or have an informal chat please email the Nightstop Co-ordinator at coordinator@sussexnightstop.org.uk or call on 01273 828828.

Click here for more information or here to download an application form View the Host Recruitment Application form here

Young People

Young Person's Counselling in Adur, Arun and Worthing

Sussex Central YMCA Counsellors

Are you aged 12-18? Do you live, in Adur, Arun or Worthing? Are you interested in counselling?

You or your parent/carer can contact us directly or you can get someone else to do it for you (your GP, CAMHS, your school, your Connexions Personal Advisor, your Youth worker, etc)

For more information read on or contact Joe Osmond (right) our project leader by phone on 01273 222577 or 07739 893707 or email aawypc@sussexcentralymca.org.uk

Community Counselling

Counselling With Sussex Central YMCASussex Central YMCA offers community counselling to young people aged 13-25 at our Youth Advice Centre in Hove. Our counsellors can offer non-judgmental support on a range of issues such as bullying, families, relationships, sexual health, alcohol and drugs. Sussex Central YMCA counsellors will respect your values, choices and lifestyle whilst helping you explore what lies behind what is troubling you.

For more information please contact us on 01273 828854 or email yaccounselling@sussexcentralymca.org.uk

Counselling

Sussex Central YMCA’s Dialogue service provides counselling and other therapeutic support for children, young people and families across Brighton and Hove, East and West Sussex.

Counselling at Sussex Central YMCA

Dialogue services help individuals and families to achieve their full potential and specifically to recognise their existing strengths, build self confidence and self esteem, improve and maintain healthy relationships and to make informed choices for the future.

Services offered include:

Counselling For Children and Young People
Counselling in Schools and Colleges
Support for Families
Mediation for Divorce and Separation

For more information about the Dialogue services click here.

www.dialoguecentre.org.uk

Youth Advice Centre

Sussex Central YMCA Youth Advice CentreSussex Central YMCA's Youth Advice Centre in Hove runs drop-in sessions Monday to Thursday. The drop-in is a safe space for young people to receive impartial advice and information on a wide range of issues.

Our services are:

Impartial: We offer a range of support services to help young people aged 13-25 which are free.
Friendly: We have a team of staff and volunteers who can offer information, advice, practical help and support.
Confidential: We will not pass on any information about you without your permission (unless we believe that you are at risk of harm, or someone else could be)

For more information please contact us on 01273 889292 or email yacservices@sussexcentralymca.org.uk

Mondays

3pm - 6pm - Information & advice drop-in: Free pregnancy and Chlamydia tests, support and advice about sex, relationships, contraception, internet access, listening support, education and employment support, benefits advice, and housing advice and guidance (but please bear in mind if you are under 18 you will need to see the housing services at Ovest House on West Street), information + advice on any issue. Nurse available for contraception etc.: Emergency contraception, information on any sexual health issue and accessing other services eg doctor/clinics etc.

Tuesdays

3pm - 6pm - Information & advice drop-in: Free pregnancy and Chlamydia tests, support and advice about sex, relationships, contraception, internet access, listening support, information + advice on any issue. Education and employment support, benefits advice, and housing advice and guidance (but please bear in mind if you are under 18 you will need to see the housing services at Ovest House on West Street), information + advice on any issue. Nurse available for contraception etc.: Emergency contraception, information on any sexual health issue and accessing other services eg doctor/clinics etc.

Wednesdays

1pm – 4pm – The Youth Employability Service Drop-in for 16 – 19* olds (*up to 25 if you have been statemented), who are not in education, work, or training: help looking for work, training or education. Information on various support services from the Employability staff.
3pm - 6pm - Information & advice drop-in: Free pregnancy and Chlamydia tests, support and advice about sex, relationships, contraception, internet access, listening support, information + advice on any issue. Education and employment support, benefits advice, and housing advice and guidance (but please bear in mind if you are under 18 you will need to see the housing services at Ovest House on West Street), information + advice on any issue. Nurse available for contraception etc.: Emergency contraception, information on any sexual health issue and accessing other services eg doctor/clinics etc.

Thursdays

3pm - 6pm - Information & advice drop-in: Free pregnancy and Chlamydia tests, support and advice about sex, relationships, contraception, internet access, listening support, information + advice on any issue. Education and employment support, benefits advice, and housing advice and guidance (but please bear in mind if you are under 18 you will need to see the housing services at Ovest House on West Street), information + advice on any issue. Nurse available for contraception etc.: Emergency contraception, information on any sexual health issue and accessing other services eg doctor/clinics etc.

Friday

3pm - 6pm - Information & advice drop-in: Free pregnancy and Chlamydia tests, support and advice about sex, relationships, contraception, internet access, listening support, information + advice on any issue. Education and employment support, benefits advice, and housing advice and guidance (but please bear in mind if you are under 18 you will need to see the housing services at Ovest House on West Street), information + advice on any issue. Nurse available for contraception etc.: Emergency contraception, information on any sexual health issue and accessing other services eg doctor/clinics etc.

We are located on Blatchington Road in Hove. Click here for directions.

For more information please contact us on 01273 889292 or email yacservices@sussexcentralymca.org.uk

Supported Accommodation

Sussex Central YMCA Housing SchemeSussex Central YMCA has a range of supported housing schemes across Sussex which provive accommodation for over 200 young people every night.

The accommodation is specifically for vulnerable young single people between the ages of 16 and 25. The projects aim to move young people between dependence and independence through a range of support services. This includes one to one key work sessions and an individual care plan as well as access to employment training and education advice, counseling and advice services.