Mental Health Support for Young People
The YCA in Sandwell understand the crucial role that we are playing in keeping our friends, family and community safe by staying at home in these unprecedented times. However, if you feel that you need to chat to someone or if you think that the YCA could help you in any way then please contact us on 0121-525-3909.
We have added some links to other services that are available in Sandwell.
Mental & emotional wellbeing support for Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) community members – A variety of support available.
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6 week programme for young people (12-16years) to help build self-esteem and confidence.
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Emotional health and well-being service for children and young people.
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Free Tuition Classes
At the YCA, one of our aims is to enrich the value of children’s education. We hope to increase their confidence in their abilities to succeed academically and aspire to be the best they can be.
With the children learning from home we understand the importance of providing additional support. It is for this very reason that the YCA is happy to announce that from this week we have now added Science, in addition to English, Maths and Geography.
Classes are delivered online on Zoom and links will be sent out once registered.
New students in years 5, 6, 10 and 11 who wish to join any classes must register by completing a consent form.
Please note that if you have not registered or if your name is not recognised by the staff member then you will not be admitted into the tuition session.
KEY STAGE 2 STUDENTS – YEAR 5 & 6
| Subject | Teacher | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science | Komal Jabeen | Tuesday | 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Maths | Nazola Tariq | Tuesday | 7:00pm – 8:00pm |
| English | Rohim Mohammed | Friday | 5:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Geography | Zac Muflihi | Friday | 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
KEY STAGE 4 STUDENTS – YEAR 10 & 11
| Subject | Teacher | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | Nazola Tariq | Tuesday | 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Science | Komal Jabeen | Tuesday | 7:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Geography | Zac Muflihi | Friday | 5:00pm – 6:00pm |
| English | Rohim Mohammed | Friday | 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
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Youth Activities – Weekly Challenge 2
Every week we will be running a challenge for young people aged between 8 – 14 years of age.
In this week’s competition, we want you to come up with an innovative design/invention that make life easier for people. You have to imagine that we are a Dragon (from Dragon’s Den) with funds to invest.
Click on the link on the table below to view the second challenge in detail:
| Challenge | Link | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge 2 | Dragons' Den | Challenge has ended |
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Youth Activities – Weekly Challenge 1
Every week we will be running a challenge for young people aged between 8 – 14 years of age.
In this week’s competition, we want you to show us your creative side and hand draw an iconic/popular building, landmark or monument in Sandwell.
Click on the link on the table below to view the first challenge:
| Challenge | Link | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge 1 | Iconic Challenge | Challenge has ended |
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Services at the YCA in Sandwell and Cultural Centre
UPDATED 04/11/2020
Following the announcement of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the YCA have decided to move all activities online. Our programmes and support will be as follows from week beginning Monday 11th January 2021:
- Advice and Guidance with Abdul Hakeem: Please call the office to discuss your needs on 0121 525 3909 and to make an appointment. Additional colleagues have also been trained and are ready to help.
- Job Club: Please call the office on 0121 525 3909 to make an appointment for online or telephone support.
- The ICT course can be started/ completed at your own time by logging on or registering: https://bt.learnmyway.com.
When asked for the centre information please put NSEES Birmingham - Language classes will be run online via Zoom. These classes include: Let’s Talk English, ESOL, IELTS and Club Convo. All current students will receive joining instructions for online lessons.
- Women’s Wellbeing programme will be run online via Zoom. All current students will receive joining instructions for online lessons.
- NEW Men’s Wellbeing programme will be run online via Zoom. To join please see registration details below.
- Maths and English sessions for current students enrolled will be run online via Zoom. Educational resources can be found here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize. All current students will receive joining instructions for online lessons.
- Appointments for the Listening Line for brothers/sisters can be made by calling the office. Arabic and English available.
- Arabic School and Tahfeedh classes will be run online via Zoom. All current students will receive joining instructions for online lessons.
- YCA Cultural Centre will be temporarily closed for all congregational prayers from Wednesday 6th January 2021 until further notice. Visit https://www.yca-sandwell.org.uk/cultural-centre for more information.
To join any of our programmes you can register here: https://forms.gle/CHYFiV21HU7jbbqu8
Once you have registered please call 0121 525 3909 to inform the office so you can be sent all the information you need.
To join the Men’s Wellbeing group which will feature weekly workshops please email: Rohim@yca-sandwell.org.uk or call 0121 525 3909.
Our commitment to the community:
- We will monitor all calls and will be open to take calls for support, advice and guidance Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. If support beyond these hours is required, we will arrange appointments.
- The wellbeing and mental health of our community is vital to us. We will offer or refer members for counselling where required
- We will continue to run all programmes and adapt to ensure our community continues to benefit from our services and assistance
- If access to technology is required to support the participation in online learning, we will work with you to access this support.
- Our weekly reminders on Friday serve to offer the community positive reminders from a place of faith and community
Please see the full timetable below:
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