I am so pleased to share news that No Limits, an incredible youth services charity in Southampton, has been awarded £58,000 in new government funding to support young people in the city.
The funding is part of a wider Labour Government initiative to improve the mental health of young people across England, with a focus on early intervention and specialist support. No Limits is one of 24 Early Support Hubs across the country set to receive a share of £7 million allocated to mental health services for young people.
The Early Support Hubs provide accessible, drop-in mental health services to help prevent more serious conditions from developing, without the need for referrals or doctor’s appointments. These services are aimed at supporting young people by addressing mental health issues early, before they become more severe.
Everyone knows someone who has been affected by mental health struggles and many, very sadly, will have lost a loved one to mental health crisis. Poor mental health has been a growing problem in our city, especially among young people, and I’ve always been determined to do all I can to help tackle it. So, it’s great to see No Limits receive this additional government funding, which will allow them to continue and expand their vital work, supporting those in need within our communities. They are an incredible local charity that has helped thousands of young people in Southampton for decades.
The £58,000 will help No Limits deliver essential mental health and wellbeing services, providing young people with the support they need to overcome challenges in their everyday lives. In the coming year, Early Support Hubs like No Limits South are set to deliver 10,000 additional interventions, including group sessions, individual counselling appointments, therapies, and specialist support.
Alice Mooney, Head of Services at No Limits, said that “the early intervention provided by Early Support Hubs, across a wide range of issues, can play a vital role in supporting young people’s mental health. We have been providing this support for over 30 years and are delighted to have received this funding from government, as part of its 10-Year Health Plan.”
This funding is a vital step towards providing more comprehensive support for our young people, helping to ensure that no one falls through the cracks. It’s more than just mental health support – but about supporting young people in all aspects of their lives too.