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Safe Spaces

everyone deserves a place to call home

Early Support Hubs

Young People are the experts in the issues most affecting them, and the solutions and services needed, Area 43 are proud to support young people in the provision of Early support mental health hubs that are youth-led. Young people tell us they need safe, dedicated, quality meeting spaces, where they can access different types of support should they need it.

Safe Spaces

OUR safe spaces

How WE CAN HELP

Area 43 is committed to ensuring a network of early intervention mental health hubs across Ceredigion, and to sharing our knowledge with other safe space projects across the UK. Area 43 currently has three early support hubs, delivered in partnership across Ceredigion.

Depot

Based in Cardigan and running for three years.

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Feelz on Wheelz

A mobile hub based in the more rural difficult to reach areas of the county. Moving on a timetable basis, more information can be found here.

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Area 43 are working in partnership with Stage Goat Lampeter to launch and new hub based out of Lampeter….coming soon!

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Safe Spaces

OUR SAFE SPACES

Area 43 is committed to meeting safe space requirements

Area 43 is committed to meeting safe space requirements as defined in S3’s Manifesto (the Ceredigion Youth Lobby Group) and has been awarded the S3 Safe Spaces and Safe Spaces endorsements:

  • Free at the point of access.
  • A space for young people, by young people, set within a framework of trusted professionals.
  • A space that communicates with young people and signposts to available services.
  • A space that advocates for the rights and wellbeing of young people.
  • A space where a young person can be vulnerable without being judged.
  • A space where there is no stigma.
  • A fully inclusive space.
  • A space where you can be unapologetically yourself.
  • A space where there are warm drinks and food, which is comforting.
  • A space that encourages individuality.
  • A space that can offer equity, stability, consistency, and reliability.
  • A space that encourages a sense of community, and helps to build support networks.
  • Somewhere that gives the service and service users an opportunity for early intervention in, and prevention of, mental health crises.

OUR Safe sPACES

Our hubs are here for you, helping you face any issues or difficulties that arise

Depot, Feelz on Wheelz and all our hubs are all about meeting the needs of young people, as defined by them. We aim to be a known source of support for young people and offers them a secure base during times of immense change in their lives, whether they are ‘at risk’ or not.

Depot is informal, fun, and although programmes and support are facilitated by caring and understanding support workers, they are youth-determined and led.

our work

More of what we do

  • Safe Spaces

    Depot

    Depot is a safe space for anyone aged 14-25, it’s totally open access, meaning you can just walk in—no need for any sign-ups or referrals, and the only requirement is being the right age!

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  • Safe Spaces

    Safe space to speak

    S3 is the Youth Board for Dyfodol Ni, a National Lottery Funded project, which uses and promotes new ways of improving young people’s mental health.

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  • Safe Spaces

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    Stage Goat and Area 43 have partnered to deliver a new support hub in Lampeter. The hub will follow Depot’s safe space model, providing early intervention for young people ages 13-25.

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