The Tribune Trust are therefore pleased to be able support YMCA Humber in delivering a series of five different mental health and wellbeing sessions within local schools, colleges and alternative provider establishments. They aim to empower young people to stay safe, encourage aspiration, which will enable them to become resilient to life’s challenges. The sessions will focus on mental health, body image, bullying, consent and substance misuse. The sessions are designed to help a broad age range of people, 14 - 22 years old, from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds. The topics chosen are things that impact the mental health and behaviour of young people.

As part of the individual sessions they will be developing and supporting suitable young people to become health ambassadors (champions). This training will provide them with the skills needed to listen, empathise, not judge, and signpost other young people to the correct support. Having consulted with young people it has been identified that those who are in true crisis, struggling with emotions and mental health are unlikely to go to a teacher, a school nurse or a programme facilitator for support but would confide in their peers.

YMCA Humber is a well recognised organisation in the area. They are seeking to build on their previous successful pilot project and deliver it to a wider and older audience.

The Director of the Tribune Trust, John Ford, is shown presenting a cheque to Helen Pine from YMCA Humber.