Supporting young people in Hatfield SUMMER TERM 2021

Access Points Social Media Who are we and what do we do? Follow us on social media to YCH SfYP Access Points are centres YCH Services for Young People (YCH SfYP) is part of specifically for young people to access keep up-to-date with our youth County Council. We provide free youth free and confidential information, advice, work projects, Access Point guidance and sexual health services, opening hours and for tips and work projects, information, advice, work related including: advice from our team! learning, careers guidance and wider support for all young people in Hertfordshire. • Chlamydia & gonorrhea tests @ychsfyp.welwynhatfield • Free condoms @WelHatTeam Planning for your future • Pregnancy tests • Careers advice YCH SfYP Personal Advisers • Finances and housing can support you with • Substance misuse researching your future • Training & apprenticeships career options, identifying • Independent living skills your skills and strengths, deciding your goals, and All young people in Hertfordshire under 19 even suggesting new are welcome at any YCH SfYP Access Point. possibilities that you might They are also available for care leavers not have previously under the age of 21 and for young people considered. with any type of disability under 24 years old. Due to Covid-19, you must make an If you’re not currently in appointment first by phone or email. work, training or education, our Employment & Training Advisers can support you Where’s my nearest Access Point? with developing your CV, practising for interviews and If you live in Welwyn Hatfield, your nearest Access even writing applications. Point could be Access Point Contact us Text CAREERS to 07860 (AL8 6AH) or Hatfield Access Point (AL10 8TP). Call 01992 588220 Text 07860 065173 For opening times and exact locations, please scan 065173 to connect with our the QR code above. Email [email protected] team. YCHYCH ServicesServices forfor YoungYoung PeoplePeople (YCH(YCH SfYP)SfYP) www.ychservicesforyoungpeople.org Supporting young people in Welwyn Hatfield SUMMER TERM 2021

Our tips for managing uncertainty and change in 2021 Talk to someone. Think about how you Why do I feel angry? It are feeling. Are you sad? Confused? 2020 brought a lot more uncertainty is normal to feel angry, Angry? Try to share these emotions with Why do I feel sad or anxious? Everything than most of us are used to dealing frozen or confused someone, or even just write them down. changed so quickly and almost all of us missed when faced with YCH SfYP can provide extra support with with. As human beings, we all want to out on something we had been looking change or uncertainty. managing your feelings if you feel that it feel safe and have a sense of control forward to. Some of us may have even lost a When you don’t know would be helpful to tell someone that over our lives and wellbeing, but this is loved one. Sudden loss can make our emotions how long life will be you don’t see every day. not always possible. go up and down and it can take a long time to different or how the adjust to this. Don’t put pressure on yourself changes will affect you Acknowledge and accept your Some people may enjoy being to feel ‘normal’ again, it will take everyone or your loved ones, it’s feelings. You may worry that this will different lengths of time to adjust to change. spontaneous and unpredictable, but easy to imagine the make you feel worse, but identifying for others this can make them feel worst-case scenario. your feelings can help to recognise that anxious, sad or angry. they are a reaction to uncertainty and Know that this will pass! People help you feel more in control. are very resilient and we always If you’re feeling overwhelmed, it’s Take control of your own actions. find ways to cope with change. important to know that you’re not What positive thoughts and behaviours Even after going through huge can you take on to help you manage the alone – everyone is in the same boat! amounts of uncertainty, we find We are all going to have to get better change? If you want to learn some useful new ways to manage and adapt! coping tips, why not join a YCH SfYP at learning how to manage uncertainty. Emotional Wellbeing Project?

No matter how helpless or Practise some relaxation techniques. Relaxation can overwhelmed you may feel, you can be helpful to help process your feelings. Some people control how you choose to manage like to do some exercise (why not try going for a walk your anxiety and face the future with or trying a yoga tutorial on YouTube?), listening to confidence. What can you do to feel music or doing something creative. If you find that you better prepared to cope? feel more stressed after looking at Instagram, perhaps try to have an hour without screens to unwind. Contact Us Call 01992 588220 or text SUPPORT to 07860 065173 with your name and age to connect with one of our team. www.ychservicesforyoungpeople.org YCH Services for Young People (YCH SfYP) Supporting young people in Welwyn Hatfield SUMMER TERM 2021

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Woodhall Project Emotional Wellbeing Project Raising Aspirations Project Hatfield Street Project Woodhall Street Project Ludwick Family Centre, Hatfield Young People’s Centre, Welwyn Garden City Young Thursdays 3:15-5:15pm Fridays 4-6pm Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City Breaks Manor, Link Drive, People's Centre, Oaklands For young people aged 13-17 For young people aged 13-17 AL7 4PH Hatfield AL10 8TP College, Welwyn Garden City Mondays 4-6pm Tuesdays 3:15-5:15pm AL8 6AH LD Project Welwyn Garden City For young people aged 13-17 For young people aged 13-17 to Wednesdays 2-4pm Hatfield Young People’s Centre, Street Project learn about ways to reduce For young people aged 13-17 Breaks Manor, Link Drive, Fridays 6-8pm stress and anxiety Healthy Relationships Project Hatfield AL10 8TP For young people aged 13-17 Focolare Centre, 69 Parkway, Welwyn Hatfield Thursdays 6-8pm Welwyn Garden City AL8 6JG Healthy Lifestyles Project Young People’s Forum For young people aged 13-17 Hatfield Friday Night Project Mondays 6-8pm Welwyn Garden City Young Welwyn Garden City Young with learning difficulties Hatfield Young People’s Centre, For young people aged 13-17 People's Centre, Oaklands People's Centre and Hatfield Breaks Manor, Link Drive, College, Welwyn Garden City Young People’s Centre Supporting You Project Hatfield AL10 8TP AL8 6AH Wednesdays 6-8pm Autism Project Welwyn Garden City Young Fridays 6:30-7:30pm Tuesdays 6-8pm For young people aged 11-17 Welwyn Garden City Young People's Centre and Hatfield For young people aged 13-17 People's Centre, Oaklands For young people aged 13-17 who want to make a difference in their community Young People’s Centre College, Welwyn Garden City Thursdays 6-8pm AL8 6AH Girls & Young Women’s For young people aged 13-17 Duke of Edinburgh Mondays 6-8pm Project Woodhall Street Project (DofE) Award For young people aged 13-17 Focolare Centre, 69 Parkway, Wednesdays 6-8pm Ware Young People's Centre, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6JG For young people aged 13-17 LGBT+ Online Project Marsh Lane, Ware SG12 9QB Serenity LGBT+ Project Tuesdays 6-8pm Online via Microsoft Teams Every third Friday Call or email for details For young women aged 13-17 Emotional Wellbeing Project Thursdays 8-9pm 6:30-7:30pm (14-17 years) For LGBT+ young people Online via Microsoft Teams For LGBT+ young adults 7:30-8:30pm (18-24 years) aged 13-17 Wednesdays 6-8pm aged 18-24 Stand Up Project For young people aged 13-17 Hatfield Young People’s Centre, Saturdays Scan here to go Breaks Manor, Link Drive, Hatfield AL10 8TP Hatfield Street Project to our latest list Tuesdays 6-8pm Saturdays 2-4pm of youth work For young people aged 11-15 For young people aged 13-17 projects! Contact Us CALL 01992 588220 TEXT 07860 065173 EMAIL [email protected] www.ychservicesforyoungpeople.org YCH Services Servicesfor Young for People Young (YCH People SfYP) Supporting young people in Welwyn Hatfield SUMMER TERM 2021 Keeping active How much exercise Get creative: You should I do? Under 18s don’t need an should aim to take part Don’t put too much expensive gym in moderate physical pressure on membership or activities for at least one yourself. An hour of pricey activewear hour a day. This means exercise a day is to stay fit. YouTube working hard enough to ideal, but it may not is a great resource raise your heartbeat and always be achievable. to find exercise breathe harder, but still Any opportunity to tutorials that you being able to talk. move around and be can do at home, active is good, so try especially yoga, It’s not always easy to find the motivation to get outside and to do a small amount Pilates, aerobics exercise, especially when sports clubs are still on hold, but it can each day. and cardio have many benefits for both your physical and mental health. workouts. Evidence shows that young people who are more physically active have more confidence, higher self-esteem, less anxiety and stress There are levels of physical activity Get outside: Spending time in and better social skills. It can also help to increase your that are right for everyone. nature can benefit both your mental concentration, make your sleep quality better and improve your Organisations like the Activity Alliance and physical wellbeing and can even academic grades. can support you with having a more help with anxiety and depression. active lifestyle. Going for a walk or cycle is a good Safety: Try to exercise way to stay active and also safely in daylight and make socialise with a friend. sure you wear bright or Running: The NHS reflective clothes. Stay ‘Couch to 5K’ is a aware of your free running app for surroundings and any complete beginners. traffic. Tell someone It helps you to where you are going and gradually build up when you should be your fitness and back. stamina. Contact Us Call 01992 588220 | Text 07860 065173 | Email [email protected]

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Making plans for your future? Not in education, training or employment? Even before the pandemic, planning for your future can feel like a real Our Pathways to Success programme is designed to support young people challenge and sometimes your long-term goals can suddenly change. who are not in education, work or further training, or those who may become Perhaps you started a college course or apprenticeship and realised so in the future. YCH SfYP Personal Advisers will support you on a one-to- that it wasn’t for you, or maybe you have completed your school one basis to identify your skills and interests, work on your CV, practise your education but struggled to find work because of Covid-19. interview skills, and boost your employability. YCH SfYP Personal Advisers can support you with researching your options, making decisions or even suggesting new possibilities that you might not have previously considered. What have other young people said about our careers support? ‘I always felt that I had help and guidance when I needed it. I had somebody looking out for me and keeping me on track.’

‘I have found YCH SfYP very helpful… my Personal Adviser has been a big support with helping me apply to college.’

‘I really enjoyed our sessions, they really helped me with my confidence and to pick the right college course.’

‘The help I got from YCH has really helped me with bringing up my confidence and get on a programme I liked. Now I feel happier about my future.’

‘YCH SfYP inspired me to go to college and helped me get a place and the support I needed.’ Where you can get support Contact Us Our qualified personal advisers are available for face-to-face, email or Call 01992 588220 or text ‘CAREERS’ with your name and age to virtual support. Some schools and colleges in Welwyn Hatfield may 07860 065173 to speak with a Personal Adviser. You can also email have their own Personal Adviser who comes in once a week, but you us directly on: [email protected] can make an appointment by email or over the phone if not. www.ychservicesforyoungpeople.org YCH Services for Young People