the lowdown is Mental Health charity, providing free and confidential support services for 11- 25 year olds in Northamptonshire. Our services include counselling, wellbeing drop-ins, LGBTQ+ support, practical support and sexual health.
“The lowdown believe that no young person should ever experience mental health issues alone.”
About us
the lowdown offers a caring environment where young people are always supported on their journey towards positive emotional health and wellbeing.
We are members of the REACH partnership providing professional and confidential services for young people across Northamptonshire.
You’re safe with us
Our fully trained team provides accessible, safe, welcoming, confidential and non-judgemental services. There are various ways to get in touch and then we will work out together how we can best support you.
We are here for you, you are not alone.
Our core services
“We understand that it can feel like a big step to take, but we’re here for you. You are not alone…”
Our Impact:
April 2020 to March 2021
6184
individual counselling sessions delivered
+44% from the previous year
1136
referrals received for one-to-one counselling
(788 self-referrals)
871
young people accessed our counselling service
+21% from the previous year
+20%
increase in average treatment time
(increased support needed for young people)
348
professional referrals received (CAMHS, GPs, etc.)
–20% from the previous year
80%
of young people using our counselling service reported a maintained or improved Core Score
960
support contacts w/ LGBTQ young people and their parents & carers provided by our LGBTQ services
74
Espresso Yourself Cafés delivered providing vital face to face support throughout the pandemic
1405
people viewed our Instagram Lives on the 10 keys to Happier Living and main issues young people face
960
support contacts w/ LGBTQ young people and their parents & carers provided by our LGBTQ services
74
Espresso Yourself Cafés delivered providing vital face to face support throughout the pandemic
1405
people viewed our Instagram Lives on the 10 keys to Happier Living and main issues young people face
9
weeks referral to treatment time
+78%
increase in safeguarding concerns identified (mainly due to an increase in self harm and suicidal feelings)
31
volunteers and 28 student placements donated their precious time to the lowdown for which we are eternally grateful
