About Youth Access

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Youth Access is the national membership organisation for young people’s information, the_girls_sitting advice, counselling and support services (YIACS).

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Our History
Since 1975, Youth Access has sought to champion the expansion of a national network of youth information, advice, counselling and support services.

Our Members
Youth Access membership comprises local and national voluntary organisations, as well as some local authority managed provision...

Our Projects and Current Activities
Our networking activities ensure that links are fostered and sustained between the different sectors that impact on our members' work with young people...

Our Structure
Youth Access's structure consists of a small core team of staff and a selection or partners in the advice and counselling fields...

Our Values and Principles
Youth Access promotes young people’s access to a national network of information, advice, counselling and support services providing flexible help in informal settings.

Strategic Plan
Our Strategic Plan for 2004-2009 was developed in consultation with our staff, members and other partners.

The Context of our Work
The developing policy context for young people and the services required to meet their needs provides a welcome opportunity in which Youth Access can develop our services in support of our members and the young people they work with...