Be Part of the YPCS and Street Arts Hire Art Project

The Young People’s Counselling Service and Nath Nyce of Street Arts Hire are inviting you to join a collaborative art project to explore the impact COVID-19 has had upon young people and their mental health.
 
We want to listen to young people about how the pandemic has affected you and create long-lasting art work that depicts your experiences.
 
We have been commissioned by Peterborough City Council to create a piece of street art that will be displayed in the centre of Peterborough.
 
Share your voice. Share your story.
 
 
Zoom brainstorming and design meetings will be held on: 
 
– 10 March (4pm – 5pm)
– 17 March (4pm – 5pm)
– 24 March (4pm – 5pm)
 
Want to get involved or find out more?
 
Email daniella.budd@ypcs.uk

Supporting wellbeing for Children’s Mental Health Week

We were delighted to visit The Peterborough School during Children’s Mental Health Week.

We were delighted to visit The Peterborough School during Children’s Mental Health Week to share wellbeing activities with the pupils.

We worked with pupils across the school to deliver activities such as movement and emotion, creating a moss jar, creative visualisation and art. 

We would like to thank all the pupils and staff for taking part and for giving YPCS such a warm welcome!

See more about the event in the Peterborough Telegraph.

YPCS Are #MatchOfTheWeek!

YPCS are a Fore Trust #MatchOfTheWeek, where we received a bespoke partnership with a financial expert.

We are delighted to be a #MatchOfTheWeek!

The Fore made a bespoke match between YPCS and Jim Vizzini, an Equities Trader at UBS, to support the charity in improving our financial systems. 

The support we have received from Jim and The Fore has been invaluable as the charity continues to grow and offer the vital mental health support that young people need.

Read the full story here.

Thank You to St. Mary’s Church

We would like to give a big YPCS thank you to St. Mary’s Church in Haddon for their generous donation.

We would like to give a big YPCS thank you to St. Mary’s Church in Haddon for their generous donation. We are always so touched by the support we receive from our community, and in turn the support that is shown for the young people who need our services.

Win a morning of relaxation!

The Beauty Bar and Training Academy are offering one lucky winner a morning of a facial, massage and an ear candling.

Would you like to win a morning of relaxation?
The Beauty Bar and Training Academy is holding a raffle where you could win a pampering morning of an express facial, and Indian head massage, shoulder massage and an ear candling.
 
Organiser Melissa Kenneley said ‘mental health effects many families at some point and this is an issue that I have in the past suffered with myself so I would like to give back.’
 
There are 100 numbers to choose from and each number is £5. More numbers will be added if needed! All proceeds will be generously donated to YPCS and the draw will be held on 25th January.
 
If you would like to take part, please message Melissa Kenneley with your name and selected number/s. If the number you have chosen is already taken, Melissa will advise which numbers are left.
 
Good luck everyone!

YPCS Visits the Wildlife Trust

We were delighted to attend our first workshop at the Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre at Great Fen.

We were delighted to attend our first workshop at the Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre at Great Fen, where we enjoyed a beautiful and cold morning walking in the nature reserve and had a go at making wreaths with natural elements!
 
We want to thank the staff at The Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants for the amazing activities. We are working together on the ‘Peatland Progress: A New Vision for the Fens’ project to create nature-based interventions and programmes to support young people experiencing mental health issues and their families. 
 

Annabelle Davis Centre Wisbech Opens

We are delighted that our new Annabelle Davis Centre in Wisbech has opened its doors!

The Annabelle Davis Centre is a community-oriented place that we are happy to be sharing with other organisations like The Kite Trust and Centre 33 to bring much needed services to the area.
 
We cannot express how thankful we are for all donations and pro-bono work we have received to make this dream come true!

Support Group for Parents and Care Givers of Children and Teenagers With Emerging Mental Health Concerns

We will be offering a support group for parents and caregivers of children and teenagers who experience anxiety and low mood or if you have any concerns about your child’s mental health.

We are pleased to announce that we will be offering more parent support groups.
 
Our second support group will be for parents and care givers of children and teenagers (5 – 18 years) who experience anxiety, low mood or if you have concerns about your child’s mental health. This group will be a safe space to connect with other parents and care givers, ask questions, gain knowledge and be supported.
 
The group will take place weekly, with a break in November.
 
Start Date: Wednesday 6th October
Time: 5:30pm – 6:45pm
Location: Annabelle Davis Centre, School Bungalow, Broadway, Yaxley, PE7 3JD
 
If you would like to be part of the group or to find out more information, please email admin@ypcs.uk or call 01733 903288.

Support Group For Parents and Care Givers of Neurodiverse Children and Teenagers

We are offering a support group for parents and care givers of children and teenagers who have or are awaiting a diagnosis.

We are  offering a support group for parents and care givers of neurodiverse children and teenagers (5 – 18 years), both with and awaiting a diagnosis. This group will be a safe space to connect with other parents and care givers, ask questions, gain knowledge and be supported.
 
The group will take place weekly, with a break in November.
 
Start Date: 5th October
Time: 5:30pm – 6:45pm
Location: Annabelle Davis Centre, School Bungalow, Broadway, Yaxley, PE7 3JD
 
If you would like to be part of the group or to find out more information, please email admin@ypcs.uk or call 01733 903288.

Share Your Views on Parent and Care Giver Support

We are looking to start two new parent and care giver support groups and would love to hear your views on the support you would like to

To offer further support for parents and care givers, we are looking to start two new face to face groups.
 
One of these groups will focus on parents and care givers of neurodiverse young people (both with a diagnosis and those awaiting diagnosis).
 
Another group will focus on parents and care givers of young people who experience poor mental health.
 
So we can offer the best form of support, we would like to hear from parents and care givers about what you would hope to see from these groups.
 
– Are there any aims and objectives would you like to see?
– What would you like to gain from being part of the group?
– Have you tried any similar groups or support?
– If you have tried any similar groups or support, what worked for you? Is there anything that didn’t work for you?
 
To share your views, please email daniella.budd@ypcs.uk or kirsty.skutela@ypcs.uk. We would greatly appreciate hearing from you to create the support you would want to have.