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 Next event will be announced in the new year – watch this space! Read Harley’s blog from our last young adult carers, Live Well 2017: ALL EVENTS ARE COMPLETELY FREE & TRANSPORT CAN BE ARRANGED IF NEEDED 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. 116 123—Samartitans – Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support. Got a question? Email: yacs@glosyoungcarers.org.uk Phone: 01452 733060	Christmas Cooking Workshop	Kira and Jodie on a visit to London
	How can we help? Young Adult Carers Service @ GYC and Carers Glos 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” Useful Links Matter – gives young adult carers in the UK a space to connect, share advice and access trusted support. tic+ Teens in Crisis Help in a Mental Health Crisis Glosjobs Samaritans Going the Extra Mile
	Fire building in the woods!	YAC Futures