Our Admin Office will be closed from Saturday 20th December at 4pm and will re-open on Monday 5th January at 9am. We are sorry for any inconvenience and will get back to you as soon as possible.
The following services will be closed from Saturday 20th December at 4pm: Counselling, Re:Start, Youth Groups, MindSpace, Young Adult Social, Out There Groups and Youth Advisory Board.
Our Drop-In service will still be open 1pm-6pm on Monday 22nd December, Monday 29th December and Friday 2nd January.
Our Admins Office and RE:Start Service re-opens on Monday 5th January 2026.
All other services will re-open from Tuesday 6th January 2026.
If you need immediate support, please go to the Crisis Support page for information on organisations who can help you.
Thank you for your understanding.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from The Lowdown Team
The Lowdown
The Lowdown is a local charity in Northamptonshire providing
free, safe, non-judgemental, and confidential mental health and support services for 8 – 25 year olds.
Our services are designed to enable young people to talk, connect, explore their identity, build confidence, and feel a sense of belonging.
They currently include Counselling, RE:Start, Drop-ins for Information and Guidance, Mental Health, Sexual Health, and
Youth Groups, including Wellbeing and LGBTQ+.
New Service from 3rd March – Information & Guidance Drop In
Our Information and Guidance Drop In provides in the moment support with practical issues. We offer a listening ear and validation for anything that you may be experiencing.
If you find yourself needing support, we’re here for you, drop in during our opening times. Go to the blue door, press the buzzer on arrival and a support worker will come to meet you.
Monday and Friday: 1pm to 8pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 1pm to 6pm
Alternatively, if you are unable to come in person, you can have remote support by phone or email:
Call or Whatsapp: 07985 268134
Email: dropin@thelowdownnorthampton.co.uk
Or you can pre-book an appointment: 01604 634385.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR USERS OF OUR SERVICES
Changes Regarding Your Personal Data
In order to ensure that ‘The Lowdown’ is able to continue to provide its services and advice to the children and young adults of Northamptonshire, the trustees of the charity have agreed, in the best interest of the individuals who use its services, to incorporate the charity into a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (“CIO”). Although this will not alter the day to day running of the charity, the legal entity of the charity will change, along with its registered charity number.
The change in legal entity means that all personal data the charity currently holds in relation to the individuals who use its services will need to be ‘transferred’ from the unincorporated charity to the CIO. In practice, this will not result in any change to the way that personal data is currently processed. It will not be accessed by anybody who does not already have authorisation to access it and it will not be physically moved from the place it is currently stored. Under the UK General Data Protection Regulations and theData Protection Act 2018,we are legally required to provide you with notice of the transfer to the CIO. Please read the letter, which you can access via the link below, for more details on how this transfer will affect you as a user of our services. It is very important that you read this letter.
Many thanks,
The Lowdown Team.
Counselling
You dont need to experience difficult situations alone, The Lowdown are here to help.
Wellbeing Support
The Lowdown offers wellbeing support services for young people and their families.
LGBTQ+ Support
The Lowdown Out There groups offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space.
Sexual Health
The Lowdown are always here to help you stay safe and make informed decisions.
Drop Ins
Providing immediate support for information, guidance, mental health, wellbeing and sexual health. We offer a listening ear and support for anything that you may be experiencing.
Youth Groups
Bringing young people together to connect, have fun and be themselves. Our groups are inclusive and a safe space to meet new people and take part in fun activities.
Counselling
Supporting 8-25 year olds to manage and improve their mental health and wellbeing. Counselling can facilitate, support and empower you to make positive changes in a safe and non-judgemental environment.
RE:Start
Supporting 16-25 year olds to move forward with their mental health journey. We provide additional practical and emotional support with navigating mental health services.
Out There LGBTQ+ Groups
For any young person who identifies as LGBTQ+ or are questioning their sexuality. The groups provide a safe, confidential space to socialise, meet like-minded people, access support and participate in fun activities.
Youth Advisory Board
Giving young people a voice to shape our services. Become part of the group to share your views and make a difference for young people in your community.
Postcode Places Trust is a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
Our organisation received £25,000 from the Trust to support our core costs to ensure young people in Northamptonshire receive early intervention for their mental health and wellbeing.
Postcode Places Trust www.postcodeplacestrust.org.uk and People Postcode Lottery www.postcodelottery.co.uk
“Our vision is for no young person to ever experience challenges alone.”
