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Youth Access is the national membership body that represents and champions organisations delivering support for young people. We are the voice of the youth advice and counselling sector, and we support young people to campaign for services and systems that meet their needs and fulfil their rights. Our mission is to ensure all young people can access free support on their journey into adulthood from community-based advice and counselling services that respect their rights and meet their individual needs.

YIACS are Youth Information, Advice and Counselling Services, also known as ‘early support hubs', providing transformational support for young people all over the UK.

Your local YIACS will offer a selection of services that are bespoke by design, to meet the specific needs of young people in your area.

Services usually include:

• An initial point of contact and a friendly welcome
• Assessment of your needs
• Information, advice and advocacy on your rights, health and wellbeing
• Access to psychological therapies, counselling, and specialist advice
• Signposting to information and referral to other services
• Monitoring and evaluation of progress

Ensuring that YIACS are designed and run effectively according to evidence, good practice and young people’s voices is a central goal of our strategy.

We aim for YIACS to engage with and access more young people from least-heard worst-served groups.

Who is this aimed at?

Young people aged 11 to 25

Where

Support is available online and in person

Cost

Free

How to get involved

Visit the Find Help page on the Youth Access webpage for free and confidential counselling, advice or information services near you.

Contact details

Email: admin@youthaccess.org.uk

For further information

For more information about Youth Access search Youth Access in this directory.

Visit the Youth Access website

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