YouCanBe is an early intervention service for young women aged 15+ who, due to complex circumstances, are at risk of unplanned pregnancies and unhealthy relationships and are struggling to create bright futures for themselves.
The main risk factors that mean a young woman might benefit from YouCanBe are low self-esteem, risky sexual behaviour, and unhealthy relationships. Other risk factors include:
- An experience of being in care for any length of time
- Drug or alcohol misuse
- Poor mental health
- Being affected by domestic abuse
- Mild learning difficulties
Whatever a young woman’s story, YouCanBe supports them to build self-esteem and resilience, which reduces the risks associated with their complex circumstances. Depending on each young woman’s needs, our Practitioners can offer:
- One-to-one, non-time limited support
- Support to improve sexual and reproductive health, including access to contraception and STI screening
- Relationship and sex education, including work around consent, signs of abuse, online safety, and boundaries
- Support to increase self-esteem and self-worth, including work around wellbeing, mindfulness, and emotional articulacy
- Signposting to other services who can help with issues such as debt, housing, or mental health
YouCanBe is available in Great Yarmouth and Norwich.
PLEASE NOTE: the waiting list for Norwich is currently closed, however we are still accepting referrals for Great Yarmouth