About Youth Access
Youth Access is the national membership organisation for young people’s information, advice, counselling and support services (YIACS). Through our 200 members nationwide, Youth Access is the largest provider of advice and counselling services in the UK, dealing with over 1 million enquiries a year on issues as diverse as sexual health, mental health, relationships, homelessness and benefits.
Youth Access provides the training, resources, research, campaigning and other infrastructure support to ensure high quality services exist to meet young people’s needs.
Young people's distinct needs
Young people negotiating the path from dependent child to independent adult have a range of social, legal, practical, emotional and mental health needs.
YIACS make a significant contribution to meeting the varying needs of young people.
Youth Access's impact
Youth Access has developed a national reputation for its leadership and support of these services.
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