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YIACS National Impact and Learning Report 2022-23

July 4, 2023

YIACS National Impact and Learning Report 2022-23 is now live! 

This report provides a national overview of the YIACS work and the national impact, it also draws and reflects on achievements and learnings.

What it a YIAC Service? What do they do?

YIACS – Youth Information, Advice and Counselling Service. YPAS has been a YIAC Service for over 30 years; we provide free, accessible and age-appropriate support to children and young people to address their mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties ‘all under one roof’.

YIAC Services advocate for children and young people’s right to access high-quality local services which offer a range of support to help them tackle the diverse challenges they face as they move into adulthood.

What are key learnings off the report? 

  • YIACS are facing increasing levels of demand for their services and so Youth Access’s approach to engaging members must be mindful of this.
  • YIACS members are eager to be part of a strong collective voice.

Where can I read the full report?

You can read the full report online now by clicking here.

Amazing, thank you for the information and support. It's a scary world being a parent to a child with ASD but now I feel there is light at the end of a very dark tunnel. Such a lovely, friendly team. Thank you.

Parent/Carer

I worked with Emily. I enjoyed talking about what's going on in my life whilst it is being fun, it's never 'there's something wrong', it's always 'how do we help you' which I like. Emily is amazing, she's helped me so much and she's just a lovely person!!!

Young Person Aged 15

YPAS was the first organisation that took me in and also the quickest, Sonia helped me get through a very difficult stage in my life and has bettered me as a person. I feel better equipped to deal with situations in life and my mental health has improved overall because of it.

Young Person Aged 20

My son has loved coming to sessions each week with Lisa. He has calmed down a lot. This has been a fantastic service with people who genuinely care. Thank you, Lisa!

Parent/Carer

I felt progression and I found my strength and resilience through the sessions. I am proud of myself for staying strong and showing my commitment through the past months of my sessions. I also gained a handful of coping strategies and I maintained my balance by controlling my worries.

Young Person Aged 18