Young People
Community Law Service
CONTACT DETAILS
01604 621038
Mon-Thurs 9.30am-3pm and Fri 9.30am-1pm
Community Law Service
Specialist advice and representation on:
- Benefits
- Debt
- Housing
- Employment
- Financial Capability
- Immigration
Eligibility
Some services are area specific please contact for further information
Hours and Duration
49-53 Hazelwood Road, Northampton
- 9-30am – 3pm Monday to Thursday, 9-30am – 1pm Friday
Referral Process
Please call or email
Detached Youth Work Groundwork Northamptonshire
CONTACT DETAILS
01536 526 453
Detached Youth Work Groundwork Northamptonshire
- Informal educational sessions and projects to meet the needs of young people
- Local Anti-Social Behaviour meetings and sessions covering wide areas of issues
- 1:1 Mentoring for those young people in need of intensive support.
- Sports and arts sessions to divert the young people from ASB into positive activities.
Eligibility
For ages 10 -19
Hours and Duration
Detached Youth work every Friday evening
Referral Process
Phone 01536 526453
Enable
CONTACT DETAILS
07752787556 (Paul Millen)
Enable Growth and Inclusion North Northants (GAINN)
- A project for 17 – 24s suffering from social isolation and/or common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression
- Socially inclusive group activities
- One to one mentoring
- Peer mentoring
- Employment support
- A listening ear
- Great fun
Eligibility
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Participants must be 17 – 24 and self-identify as having a common mental health problem, or suffer with social isolation. We take a broad definition of isolation to mean more than just lack of contact with others. We understand that some people can feel isolated even when they have daily contact with other people.
Hours and Duration
Office Hours 9am – 5pm.
However, we can be flexible with meeting times and sessions.
Referral Process
Contact Paul Millen on 07752787556 and we can arrange to meet you at the next possible time.
Enterprise Kettering
CONTACT DETAILS
01536 535 912
Enterprise Kettering
Enterprise Kettering is a signposting portal operating via website and twitter (twitter @entkettering) providing up to date and relevant access to the wide range of employability services and business support available both in Kettering and North Northamptonshire.
The ‘one stop shop’ aim is Enabling local people and businesses to grow and progress
Eligibility
All
Hours and Duration
24/7 access to website
Referral Process
Via website or email
eVolve your future
CONTACT DETAILS
01933 358 250
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
eVolve your future
eVolve your future operates welfare to work and skills development to support all customers
- Provide Careers Advice and Guidance and Training
- Pre-employment support
- Functional skills Maths, English and IT
- Delivering work-based learning to include Apprenticeships
- Able to provide group, 1-1, on line and blended learning courses to meet individual needs.
Eligibility
16 plus
Hours and Duration
9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
Referral Process
By telephone
Kettering Foodbank
Kettering Foodbank
Based at the Praise Community Church, 3 Alexandra St, Kettering
- The foodbank helps those in food poverty, overcome a short-term crisis.
- We provide tinned and dried food sufficient for three days, together with bread, fresh fruit and vegetables when available.
- We try to sign post individuals to agencies that may be able to assist with any additional needs.
Eligibility
Every prospective client is interviewed to establish his or her situation and where possible supporting evidence maybe required. Many clients are referred by recognised agencies who are already helping individuals overcome their crisis. We aim to help wherever possible, however we do limit parcels to three in any six-month period.
Hours and Duration
- Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30am to 12.30pm
- Thursday 7pm to 9pm
Referral Process
Call or visit. Customers can be seen without a referral and will be subject to an assessment to assess needs.
Kettering Training Services
CONTACT DETAILS
01536 535900
Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
Kettering Training Services
- Training provider in Northamptonshire delivering a Study Programme and Apprenticeships
- High quality training, support and guidance to support the development of local businesses and young people in the community
- Through Apprenticeships and the Study Programme we enable local learners to gain vocational skills, employability skills and technical skills in a number of different industry recognised qualifications
Eligibility
- Apprenticeships are for anyone 16 years of age or older, not in full-time education or have gained a degree and be eligible to live and work in the UK
- The Study Programme is an alternative to sixth form and college for anyone aged 16 -18
Hours and Duration
Office Hours Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Study Programme Hours Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 3.00pm
Referral Process
Please call a member of the team.
Mayday Trust
CONTACT DETAILS
01604 415 488
Mayday Trust (Personal Transitions Service)
At Mayday, we are passionate about working with people going through tough times such as homelessness, leaving prison, care or coming out of psychiatric hospital. We provide direct support through our Asset Coaches.
- We don’t need to know all the issues – we focus on each person’s unique strengths, talents and abilities.
Within Northamptonshire we work with people aged 16 upwards who may be experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We also offer accommodation within Northamptonshire, please see our website or talk to a member of our Housing team for more details.
Eligibility
- Homelessness: we work with people 16 years upwards
- We also have our Be the Change project which has specific eligibility criteria which is listed on our website maydaytrust.org.uk/be-the-change/
- We work across a number of contracts please see www.maydaytrust.org.uk for more information.
Hours and Duration
Coaches work flexibly to suit each individual
Referral Process
Please use the website www.maydaytrust.org.uk to find out further information and access our application forms.
NCC Youth Offending
CONTACT DETAILS
01604-364118
Monday – Friday, 9am-5.30pm
NCC Youth Offending
- Party to the Single 16/17 year old homeless protocol
- Tenancy Support
- Rent-in advance and Deposit scheme
- Assistance in finding accommodation
- Benefits and housing advice to clients and their families
Eligibility
Young person or their family open to YOS
Hours and Duration
Mon-Fri 9am – 5.30pm
Referral Process
Please call 01604-364118
Neighbourhood Learning
CONTACT DETAILS
0300 126 1000
Neighbourhood Learning – ‘Learning for Work’
NCC Adult Learning Service provide:
- Wide range of Free courses to build confidence and skills towards employability and volunteering.
- We support our learners to go on to further education (college) and gain a qualification.
Example of Courses we can offer:
- IT for the Terrified, IT for Job Seekers
- English & Maths – 5 week Brush up on Your Maths or English
- Career Planning, Job search, help with CV and interviews
- Food Safety Level 2, Food & Cookery, Healthy Cooking on a Budget
- Increase self confidence
For more courses please search our website.
Eligibility
19+
Hours and Duration
Our courses are usually 2 hours a week for 1 -10 weeks held locally
Referral Process
Please telephone
Northamptonshire Carers
Northamptonshire Carers
To provide a confidential service to support the needs of Adult Carers and Young Carers across Northamptonshire.
- Carers Support Line
- Information and advice
- Signposting and referral to other organisations
- One-to-one telephone support
- Access to Carers Assessments
- Access to all Northamptonshire Carers services
- Ongoing support
Eligibility
An adult or child providing unpaid support to family or friends who could not manage without their help. This could be due to frailty, disability, serious health condition, mental ill health or substance misuse.
Hours and Duration
Monday – Friday 9am -5pm
Referral Process
Phone or email
Northamptonshire Get Involved Hub
CONTACT DETAILS
0300 126 1000
Monday – Friday, 8am-6pm
Northamptonshire Get Involved Hub (LibraryPlus)
A new online portal promoting volunteer opportunities available within LibraryPlus, Northamptonshire County Council and other volunteer-based organisations around the county. All NCC volunteers qualify for 10 hours of free adult learning.
Eligibility
- Prospective volunteers – Anyone from the age of 14 (some roles are age specific), subject to relevant checks
- Any Northamptonshire-based organisation can promote volunteering opportunities, subject to suitable insurance and policies being in place.
Hours and Duration
Online access at all times
Referral Process
Online application/expression of interest or call into your local library to discuss.
Northamptonshire Libraries
CONTACT DETAILS
0300 126 1000 option 5 then 1
Northamptonshire Libraries
- Universal Children’s centre activities for under 5s, older children and adults
- Free wifi, Free internet and computer use on Fridays with access to our E-library which includes .gov.uk, JCP, all Council sites (and many more).
- Bus pass applications, blue badge applications, Library To You services for housebound people and volunteering opportunities
- Member of the Keep Safe scheme
- Work and Wellbeing Zone (Kettering only) – assistance with skills and job seeking (with Adult Learning) http://www3.northamptonshire.gov.uk/councilservices/children-families-education/adult-learning/Pages/contact-adult-learning.aspx
- Access library information: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/libraries
Eligibility
Open to anyone
Hours and Duration
Kettering: Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm Saturday 9am to 5pm
Check the List of Libraries on the website for other libraries.
Referral Process
None
Northamptonshire Rights and Equality Council
Northamptonshire Rights and Equality Council
NREC campaigns for social justice in Northamptonshire. We will undertake this work regardless of race, colour, religion, disability, age, sexuality, transgender status or gender.
- Support and represent individual victims of discrimination, support victims of hate incidents
- Monitor hate incidents
- Raise awareness of the rights of individuals not to experience discrimination and to have their human rights upheld
Eligibility
We are a registered Charity and Company Limited by Guarantee operating in the Kettering area and across Northamptonshire.
Hours and Duration
Monday to Thursday 10am – 4pm
Referral Process
Please call or email
Prospects Northamptonshire
CONTACT DETAILS
0800 7313219
Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm
www.prospectsnow.me
PROSPECTS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Targeted support service for young people who are NEET (not in education, employment or training). Independent careers advice and guidance, help with career choices, job search, interviews and CVs.
Drop-ins at 11 community venues across the county – see website for location, days and times
Eligibility
- Anyone who is NEET and within 2 years of the end of Yr11
- Extended eligibility to age 25 for those NEET and
- Have a Education Health Care Plan
- Or are Looked After Children (LAC) / In Care
Hours and Duration
Office hours Mon – Fri 9-5pm.
Referral Process
Self referral or Parent/Professional referral by contacting the office or attending a drop-in
Service Six
CONTACT DETAILS
01933 277520
Service Six
Regional charity meeting the increasingly complex and diverse needs of disadvantaged children (aged 4+ years) and young people with some services available for adults and families.
- Queen’s Award-winning Opal Self-Harm Project
- Detached and outreach services for children and young people engaged in anti-social behaviour or at risk of gang membership
- Children’s post sexual abuse support services
- ‘Needs Led’ services for the most disadvantaged children and young people
- ‘New Leaf’ NEETs project to support young people aged 16-24 who are not in education, employment or training
- Professional play therapy and youth, adult and family counselling services
Eligibility
Children and young people aged 10 – 18 years old with some services being provided for under 10s and over 18s.
Hours and Duration
Head Office: Mon – Thurs 9.00am – 7.00pm Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm
Service Delivery is flexible and based around the customer’s needs.
Referral Process
We accept self-referrals and referrals from professionals. Please contact our Portal team who are based at our Head office and discuss your potential referral.
Short Breaks for Disabled/Special Needs Children
CONTACT DETAILS
01536 521 555
Short Breaks for Disabled/Special Needs Children
Green Patch (Kettering)
- The Green Patch site is run by a charity called Groundwork Northampton
- Short breaks service for disabled and special needs children between the ages of 5-17 years
- Offers an exciting and interactive experience making it a perfect place for children to relax, learn and have fun in a safe environment.
- Children and young people can expect to take part in activities such as feeding chickens and ducks, collecting eggs, growing vegetables, watering plants, art and crafts, nature hunts and lots more!
Eligibility
Children should be statemented
Hours and Duration
Mondays and Wednesdays 3.30-5.30pm (£4.00 per session)
Saturday sessions – 9.30-12.30pm and 1.30- 4.30pm (£7 per session).
In school holidays – 2 full-day sessions on Monday’s and Wednesdays from 10am-3pm. (£15 per session)
Referral Process
Call
The Lowdown
CONTACT DETAILS
Office telephone: 01604 634385
Telephone helpline: 01604 622223
LGBTQ mobile: 07585 737482
The Lowdown
Free & Confidential Counselling, information, mental health and sexual health support services for young people, 6 days per week at The Lowdown, Northampton, NN1 1PP.
- Counselling & Support: Any issue including self harm, bereavement, stress and anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, depression, drugs & alcohol, sexual health, relationships, etc
- Nurse Service: On-going & emergency contraceptive pill, consultations for implant/LARCs etc, well-mens health check, STD checks
- Sexual Health Service: Condoms, c-card, STD screening, pregnancy testing, lube, sexual health and relationships information and support
- LGBTQ Services: Youth support groups, Helpline, Educational/fun activities
- School Based Services: 1:1 counselling in schools and colleges as well as presentations and awareness talks in assemblies.
Eligibility
- All services are for 12 – 25 year olds
- Our weekly Out There LGBTQ group is for 14-18 year olds
- Our fortnightly Out There Plus LGBTQ group is for 18-25 year olds
- Our Sexual Health Nurse Service is available
Hours and Duration
For Counselling, Info, Sexual Health, Support, Mental Health – (appointments and drop-ins), our opening hours are:
Mondays & Wednesdays 12-3pm & 4–7pm
Mondays to Fridays 4 – 7pm
Saturdays 10am – 4pm
Sexual Health Nurse Service:
Saturdays – 1:30-4pm (1st & 3rd Saturday of each Month only)
Wednesdays – 1:30-3pm & 4-6:30 pm
For LGBTQ Youth Groups:
Out There LGBTQ group (for 14-18’s) – Fridays, 7 – 9pm @ the lowdown
Out There Plus LGBTQ group (for 18-25’s) – alternate Thursdays, 7-9pm @ the lab
Referral Process
Please call or email
VOICE (Victim Support)
CONTACT DETAILS
0300 303 1965
Mon, Wed, Fri, 8am – 6pm
Tues and Thurs, 8am-8pm
Sat, 9am – 5pm
VOICE (Victim Support)
Free and confidential service for victims, witnesses or anyone affected by crime living in Northamptonshire including:
- Victims and witnesses (adults)
- Children and young people (specialist therapeutic services)
Individuals do not have to report the crime to receive support. Our support can be emotional or practical. It is available to anyone suffering from any type of crime (including domestic abuse, historical crimes, sexual violence), no matter when and where the crime took place. Support can be face-to-face or over the telephone.
Eligibility
Anyone living in Northamptonshire. Crime does not have to be reported.
Hours and Duration
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Office open Mon, Wed and Fri 8am-6pm, Tues and Thurs 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-5pm
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Outside these hours call Victim Support’s Support line for free on 0808 16 89 111
Referral Process
Phone phone or email