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Multi-level Support

Directory of Young Adult Services

Connexions

Area: National

What does the service do?

Connexions is a national advice and guidance service offering a range of support on issues related to education and training; employment; housing; health; finances; and legal matters. Connexions primarily work with young people 13-19 years-old, but also provide support for young people with learning disabilities up to 25 years-old.

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Kilburn Youth Centre

Area: Kilburn, London

What does the service do?

Kilburn Youth Centre is a ‘one stop shop’ for young people’s needs. It provides a wide range of services to young people up to 25, including an advice and information service; accredited IT programmes; a sound recording studio; and a sexual health clinic.

Contact Details

  • Tel: 0207 328 7172
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  • Address: Kilburn Youth Centre 12-22 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 5UH
  • Website: http://www.kilburnyouthcentre.org.uk

Mullholland After Care Services (MACS)

Area: Belfast

What does the service do?

MACS was established in 1990 to provide a range of services for vulnerable young people, 16-25 years-old. In partnership with young people and stakeholders, MACS has developed a range of projects to meet gaps in service provision, MACS offers young people: a supported housing/ transition to independence service for 16-25s; a mentoring service; and a floating support service for vulnerable or at risk young adults aged 16-25 living independently.

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P3

Area: Ilkeston, Derbyshire

What does the service do?

P3 offers a variety of life changing services across the UK for people facing social exclusion. Services include: supported housing; child support services; hostels; move on accommodation for homeless people; outreach teams; prison in reach; link worker schemes; job shops; youth services; and community support projects for people recovering from mental health. P3 offer a wide range of services for young people and adults, spanning a range of issues.

Contact Details

  • Tel: 0115 930 6661
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  • Address: Gladstone House, Market Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5RB
  • Website: http://www.p3charity.com

The Zone

Area: Plymouth

What does the service do?

The Zone offers a wide range of information, advice, counselling and other personal support services for young people. The majority of services are for young people, 13-25, who live, work or learn in the Plymouth area. Services include mental health and wellbeing support; young carers support; accommodation and housing advice; and counselling and sexual health advice. The Zone also houses the IceBreak service, featured in chapter one (and listed in the mental health, wellbeing and counselling section).

Contact Details

  • Tel: 01752 206626
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  • Address: Youth Enquiry Service (Plymouth) Ltd, 14-16 Union Street, Derry's Cross, Plymouth, PL1 2SR
  • Website: http://www.thezoneplymouth.co.uk

YouthNet

Area: National

What does the service do?

YouthNet offers information and emotional support primarily through the internet, but also through mobile phones and digital interactive TV. It offers three innovative online services: the site.org, a life guide for 16-25s; Do- it, a volunteers advice service for young people; and Lifetracks.com (listed in the education, training and employment section).

Contact Details

  • Tel: 0207 250 5700
  • Address: First Floor, 50 Featherstone Street, London, EC1Y 8RT
  • Website: http://www.youthnet.org

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YSS

Area: Worcester, Telford, Birmingham and Staffordshire

What does the service do?

YSS is a leading independent charity working with children, young people, young adults and families at risk of social exclusion. YSS offer: criminal justice programmes; mentoring, diversion and support; children, young people and families services; employment support; and vocational training. YSS also offers the Young Adult Carers service, featured in chapter one (and listed in the other useful services section).

Contact Details

For the YSS head office:

  • Tel: 01299 252300
  • Address: Unit 3, Ryelands Business Centre, Ryelands Lane, Elmley Lovett, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 0PT
  • Website: http://www.yss.org.uk