Beyond Supported Living: A Journey to Self-Sufficiency

Beyond Supported Living: A Journey to Self-Sufficiency

Since her time at the YMCA, Sarah* has made a really big impact on the building and the staff at the YMCA. Sarah is always willing to help out and get involved with every activity that is on.  When Sarah first moved in she was anxious and worried and suffered from...
Case Study: Oli’s Story

Case Study: Oli’s Story

Case Study: Oli’s Story Oli was an emergency referral to YMCA from Children’s Services. He was 16 and in foster care, but his placement had broken down following an argument with his carers. Read More Donate to Oli Oli’s mum had been unable to care for him due to poor...
Case Study: Sam’s Story

Case Study: Sam’s Story

Case Study: Sam’s Story At just 16 years of age, Sam lost his older brother unexpectedly. His parents were overwhelmed with grief and struggled to cope with day to day life which led to Sam moving in with his grandma. Struggling with the death of his sibling and not...
Case Study: Nick’s Story

Case Study: Nick’s Story

Case Study: Nick’s Story Nick needed practical support to give him more confidence and teach him how to live independently. He worked with our housing support staff who helped him to budget and manage his money, how to prepare and cook healthy meals, how to keep his...
Case Study: Adam’s Story

Case Study: Adam’s Story

Case Study: Adam’s Story Adam first came to YMCA North Tyneside after finishing 6th form college where he studied Business, IT and Textiles. Read More “University just wasn’t going to be for me. The pressure of achieving, working to a deadline and generally being in...