Young Adult Carers

Who are young adult carers?

Young adult carers are young people between the ages of 16 and 24 who look after someone, usually a family member, who might have:

Physical disability
Issues with drugs or alcohol
Mental health problem
Learning disability
Long-term illness

If that sounds familiar and you think you might be a young adult carer get in touch, we can help – yacs@glosyoungcarers.org.uk/01452 733060.


Upcoming Events End of Summer Social @ Robinswood Hill, Gloucester GL4 6SX: Thursday 30th August, 2pm – 5pm. YAC Caring Counts residential: Friday 14th – Sunday 16th September @ Cirencester Organic Farm GL7 5HF Most activities are free of charge and we will support with transport where possible If you’re a YAC registered with us contact Jess via FACEBOOK or email yacs@glosyoungcarers.org.uk if you’d like to come to any of the above! Emergency Numbers If you or the person you care for is experiencing a physical or mental health crisis these are the numbers you need: 999 – for emergencies only. 111— if you need medical advice or help but it’s not an emergency. 101— non-emergency police. Useful Links The Mix – Online support for under 25s tic+ Teens in Crisis Help in a Mental Health Crisis Glosjobs Samaritans Going the Extra Mile Got a question? Email: yacs@glosyoungcarers.org.uk Phone: 01452 733060	Christmas Cooking Workshop	Kira and Jodie on a visit to London
	Young Adult Carers Service @ GYC How can we help? We understand the daily challenges young adult carers face and set up ‘YACS’ to support you with these. Our young adult carers service includes: 1-1 support from our friendly YAC workers. Help with applying for jobs, work experience, training courses, uni or college. ‘Caring Counts’ our unique short course. Help with accessing free counselling and other specialist support. Fun day trips and workshops. Chance to meet other young adult carers and make new friends Advocacy support (we can talk to school/college/uni/work to help them understand your caring role) Small Grants to help with education or employment. And most importantly, confidential and understanding support and guidance on the issues that matter to you. “YACS has helped me a lot through problems I’ve faced and because of them I get to relax and enjoy myself more often” “Seeing (YAC Worker) isn’t like seeing a counsellor, she helps me with what’s going on at home but we also chat about our fave tv programmes and have a laugh” News from YACS Amie wins an award YAC Futures 2018, a career event just for young adult carers A thank you from Frankie Harley tells us about attending his first GYC activity Helen shares advice for carers going to University
	Fire building in the woods!	YAC Futures