Our building at 3 Kingswell Street is being extensively refurbished and extended, please check the individual posters for the location of each service.
Alternatively, go to our Contact Us page for full information.
If you have any questions, please email us at info@thelowdownnorthampton.co.uk or call 01604 634385.
Wellbeing Support
The Lowdown offers wellbeing support services for young people and their families.
Espresso Yourself Wellbeing Café
The Espresso Yourself Café is for young people aged 11-18 years and their parents/carers every Monday and Friday evening between 4pm and 8pm. Due to our building at Kingswell Street being extended and refurbished, until further notice the Cafe will be held at the UoN Innovation Centre opposite the Train Station. If you are unable to drop in then you can gain support remotely by video or phone call.
If you need support with your mental health or find yourself in crisis then we’re here to listen and help you in your time of need. Our drop-in sessions have professional mental health workers who can offer you a safe space to talk and be listened to. We’d also like you to tell us what you need from us, and how best we can help and support you in times of crisis.
Parents and carers are also welcome to gain support, advice and information on our services.
If you’d like to come along to the Espresso Yourself Café at The Lowdown you can either drop in during opening times or call us on 01604 634385 to book an appointment with a support worker.
You can also call our Cafe Mobile number on 07985 268134 between 4pm and 7:30pm to have a 30 minute phone call with one of our Cafe Workers for remote support and advice.
Alternative times/locations are available with other friendly service providers too – see Espresso Yourself poster for details!
Mindspace
Come along to our Mindspace Group every Wednesday for 11-18 year olds. The group provides a safe space to explore your emotional and personal wellbeing with activities such as relaxation, mindfulness, selfcare and creativity. Take a look at our timetable of activities below with what’s happening each week.
Mindspace Timetable (click image to download)
Happier Families Service 
Being part of a loving family is important, whether parents, carers, or children. All families have their issues and challenges, drawing from the growing body of research from positive psychology and the science of wellbeing, there are tips, skills, and tools we can use to take practical actions that can help increase how happy we all feel and that can help us function better individually and together.
The Happier Families programme aims to support families to learn about and try out these tips, skills, and tools to boost the wellbeing of individual members and the family, to improve the quality of the time they spend together. It’s aims are to provide a toolkit to help participants:
- Explore ways to build their own and others’ happiness.
- Learn tips to try when struggling.
- Build happier relationships.
- Enjoy family time together more.
Referral criteria.; Children aged 5-16
This programme is run countywide across Northamptonshire, with our REACH partner agencies. Therefore, if you fall into one of our partner agencies areas, we may forward your referral onto them. Our wellbeing co-ordinator will contact you to discuss this. Or visit www.reachyouthcounselling.org.uk to find your local REACH partner.
It’s important to note that this programme is NOT a therapeutic intervention. Nor is it designed to directly address behavioural, mental ill-health or relationship issues. If you would like further information, please contact wellbeingservice@thelowdownnorthampton.co.uk
If you would like to take part, please download, and complete the referral form below. Once completed please return to wellbeingservice@thelowdownnorthampton.co.uk
If you are a school or organisation interested in having this program run internally, please download, and complete the below interest form. Once completed please return to wellbeingservice@thelowdownnorthampton.co.uk
Our Wellbeing Services can also provide:
- One to One Counselling Sessions
- Assembly Talks
- Presentations on Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing for young people and parents
- Discussion Groups
- Drop-in Sessions
- Emotional Wellbeing Sessions
- Activity-Based Workshops
- Peer Support Workshops
- Bullying and Anxiety Workshops
- LGBTQ Advice for young people, parents and professionals
Note: These services may incur a charge, so please contact us for further information.
If you would like to find out more about our Outreach Services and how we can support you, call our office line: 01604 634385, or email us at info@thelowdownnorthampton.co.uk to discuss your needs.
“We believe no young person should ever experience mental health issues alone.”
