Youth Matters - Counselling and Support Service (360G-CR-685695)

Many young people arriving in the UK have left terrible conditions in their home countries and experience tough challenges here. This project will identify and support young people aged 11-18 from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are newly arrived to the UK and who are experiencing or showing signs of developing mental health problems primarily relating to post traumatic stress disorder. . The project will provide counselling alongside a range of group support in schools to help young people reduce isolation, improve their English and learn about ways to reduce mental distress. This will lead to an improvement in their self-esteem, academic performance and mental health.