The Chatterboxes

Help to raise funds for our Chatterboxes project. The Chatterboxes is a youth action project run by young disabled people aged 11-25 years old from Bournemouth, Poole and other parts of Dorset.

Specialist Counselling for the homeless

The YMCA wish to provide specialist Counselling to YMCA Bournemouth’s cohort of residents ready to ‘move-on’. Helping them navigate a way to independent living and giving them the confidence & mental well-being to make the move towards full independence.

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Danny’s Story

Danny has battled hard to get himself free of addiction but last year he also battled for others by organising a coffee morning in aid of cancer care.

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Jess’s Story

Jess became homeless after a mental health breakdown resulting from domestic violence. After her stay at YMCA Bournemouth she now lives in her own flat.

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Medhi’s Story

Medhi is now a very successful businessman in Bournemouth but it has been a very difficult journey. A stay at YMCA Bournemouth changed his life.