This pathway is co-commissioned by Oxfordshire County and District Councils for 16-24 year olds in Oxfordshire who have experienced the following issues:
- Separation from or loss of family
- Past family experiences such as trauma, abuse, neglect, family breakdown, parent drug and alcohol addiction, parent mental health or disability issues
- Challenging behaviours which have resulted from their experiences
- Needs resulting from drug and alcohol issues, anger management, low self-esteem, self-harm, mental health, learning disability and domestic abuse
Providers of YPSA include Response, Oxfordshire Youth, Connection Support, Key2 Futures, Sanctuary Housing, A2 Dominion, and Oxfordshire County Council.
The guide covers important topics, such as:
- Understanding and embracing anxiety triggers
- Coping techniques and preparing for life in halls
- How to deal with financial pressures
- Managing academic pressures
- The importance of a healthy lifestyle
Some of the insights this guide offers are the following:
- 42% of university students experience a serious psychological issue for which they felt they needed professional help.
- The same percentage of students accessed counselling support last year, indicating that help is readily available at university.
- In January 2021, 63% of students said their mental health had worsened since the start of the academic year.
- 58% of students who struggle to manage their money say it affects their mental health negatively.
Strut Safe is a volunteer-operated and non-judgemental support line. We will stay on the phone with you until you arrive safely at your destination, no matter where you are going or where you have come from. We stand in solidarity with marginalised people and are unaligned with the police. We provide kindness and reassurance to anyone who needs it during their travels.
Strut Safe is open Friday & Saturday (7PM – 3AM) and Sunday (7PM – 1AM) and you can call them on 0333 335 0026.
Orchard Baptist Church have several youth groups meeting regularly. They make it their priority to welcome, encourage and nurture their youth.
They often meet up for a range of trips and activities. Currently there are three regular groups meeting: Sunday Youth, Boys’ Group and Girls’ Group.
Kidlington Baptist Church run both religious and non-religious youth groups for a multitude of ages (0-18). The groups have a variety of games, crafts, activities etc.
Hook Norton Baptist Church provide a youth group. The group starts at 5:30pm on Monday evenings during school time with something to eat. They have some fun with games and then sit down to talk about things. Aimed at 11 to 14 year olds, but open to similar ages.
Meetings: 7pm – 9pm Tuesday Evenings(term time) – Ages – 6 to 16 yrs
Home-Start works with families in communities right across the UK. Starting in the home, their approach is as individual as the people they’re helping. No judgement, it is just compassionate, confidential help and expert support.
