Rapid Rise In Young People Needing Mental Health Support In Market Harborough

A rapid rise in the number of young people in Market Harborough seeking support for their mental health is being blamed on the pandemic.

The Cube youth centre’s counselling service would normally deal with around two cases a month, but has already seen a dozen new referrals this year, to help youngsters with issues like depression, anxiety, self-harm and eating disorders.

The charity has launched a fundraising appeal to help it deal with the increased demand.

It is hoping to raise around £2,000 to buy a caravan, which can be converted into a private meeting space, outside its base at Symington’s Recreation Ground.

Ceriann Kelly is the Youth Work Manager at the Cube:

The Cube youth centre in Market Harborough

The Cube currently has two counsellors to support young people.

Melissa Watson is Well-being Co-ordinator at the Cube:

The Cube is holding a fundraising evening to raise money for the caravan, with a vinyl DJ night on Friday 29 April, at Jaga café, in St Mary’s Road. For more details, visit https://thecubeyouth.uk/fundraising

You can also donate to the fundraising appeal via the Cube’s website – https://thecubeyouth.uk/.

The Cube is also looking for more counsellors who must have a recognised counselling qualification of at least level 4, but preferably level 6/7 and have youth specific experience and insurance.

For more details about the counselling email melissa@thecubeyouth.uk