Support & Advice

A safe place to talk and get help through guided groups, mentoring, counselling, and mental health services.

Sometimes people have experienced real trauma and have nowhere left to turn, and sometimes they just need some guidance to think an issue through and make a good decision. Whatever the situation, YMCA provides qualified guidance to help people build or rebuild their belief in themselves and a bright future.

Anyone can fall on hard times, and YMCA can provide a helping hand to our communities when they have issues with housing, receiving welfare support or food packages.

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Christian Mission

YMCA supports staff and service users in exploring life’s big questions and the value of spiritual health. Through prayer meetings, devotional activities, retreats, and partnerships with local churches and Christian networks, we create opportunities for reflection, connection, and growth in faith.

Life Skills

Each resident in our Supported Housing receives tailored support from a dedicated Life Coach, helping them grow, reach their potential, and move toward independent living. Support is needs-led and flexible, covering personal development, tenancy sustainment, and housing-related assistance based on individual circumstances.

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Community Support

YMCA offers a range of community support, including Brew & Belong sessions with free refreshments, activities, wellness support, and hygiene packs. We also run a Sanitary Bank, Rise & Read breakfast reading sessions, and a low-cost Community Pantry. Helping to nourish, connect, and empower our local community.

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We may decide that we need to talk through what is happening with someone else. The Chaplaincy service is here to offer support to residents, service users, staff and the communities.

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Prayer Request

We value and believe in the power of prayer and that, by praying, we place our work, residents, service users, staff and our communities, in the hands of God. Is there anything you would like us to pray with and for you? Please let us know in the Prayer form below

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I have been working at YMCA for six years, and for six years I have used the chaplaincy service. I love my job; however, it can be extremely challenging, particularly when you are dealing with refugees. Most of our residents have language difficulties, and their journeys to the UK were traumatic experiences; therefore, listening to their stories can be very challenging. The chaplaincy team has been my source of counselling and guidance. The team has shown me that I can rely on them as during my difficult moment, they were there for me. They always listen to me without judging me, they supported me with everything from work issues to even my bereavement. The team always check on me to make sure that I am fine. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, team, for being there for me and showing me such incredible support. I am profoundly grateful forever.

YMCA Heart of England Staff Member

Creating Positive Outcomes

Nursery

Creating positive outcomes with children and young people in their communities, and support for families with nursery, daycare, holiday and year-round programmes.

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Platforming Youth

Youth & Community

Supporting young people and families across Birmingham and Coventry, with a focus on local needs and helping communities belong, contribute and thrive.

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