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Empowering young people Building brighter futures

YCSA is a Glasgow based charity supporting Black and Minority Ethnic (BME), refugee and asylum seeking young people and families to overcome poverty, trauma, racism, discrimination and social exclusion.

YSCA

INSPIRING YOUNG LIVES

Canvas of Hope: Healing through Creativity

Flagship Programme
  • Our flagship Art Psycotherapy Service helps children, young people and families to explore emotions, recover from trauma, and rebuild confidence.
  • Led by qualified, HCPC registered art psychotherapists, Canvas of Hope provides a safe, creative space to support mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Youth Empowerment & Support

Through youth clubs, mentoring, and creative projects,
  • YCSA helps young people build skills, confidence, a sense of belonging and empowers them to challenge racism and discrimination. We have undertaken
    a number of workshops with young people who have requested this service.
  • Our programmes include leadership development,the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and wellbeing initiatives designed to assist young people thrive.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

Collaborations, events, training
  • We bring families, schools, and community organisations together to tackle poverty, isolation, and inequality.

  • Through wellbeing sessions, ESOL classes, and advocacy, YCSA helps families build resilience and feel more connected and supported.

Inspiring Youth to
Lead, Serve, and Grow.

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Youth Community Support Agency (YCSA) Empowering Young People. Supporting Families. Building Brighter Futures. YCSA is a Glasgow based charity that has supported Black and Minority Ethnic (BME), refugee, and asylum-seeking children, young people and their families for over 25 years. We work with children, young people and families experiencing poverty, trauma, racism, and social exclusion offering free, trauma informed and culturally competent support that helps people heal, grow, and thrive.

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