Business Details
45 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Free Mental Health Support for Young People
Established in 1981, Centre 33 has dedicated over four decades to supporting young people aged up to 25 in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Our free, confidential services prioritise emotional and practical needs, offering accessible mental health support without requiring referrals. Through counselling, guided self-help, and practical advice on housing, sexual health, and financial matters, we empower young individuals to navigate challenges. Our team of experienced professionals collaborates with local services to ensure young voices are heard and needs are met. With five drop-in hubs operating six days a week, we provide tailored support for young carers and those facing mental health crises.Our impact is evidenced by 90% of supported young people progressing towards personal goals and 85% of young carers reporting reduced isolation. We maintain rigorous safeguarding and inclusivity standards while continuously adapting to emerging challenges like post-pandemic mental health pressures. Our work with the Fullscope Collaboration demonstrates commitment to systemic improvements in youth mental health provision. As a registered charity (1074974), we combine grassroots experience with strategic partnerships to create lasting change.
Services
Counselling services
Wellbeing Toolkit
Young carers support
Housing advice
Sexual health guidance
Budgeting assistance
Mental health crisis support
Drop-in sessions
Online resources
Referral coordination
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We provide free, confidential support without requiring referrals
- Our team includes specialist mental health counsellors and youth workers
- We operate five accessible drop-in hubs across the region
- We support young carers with tailored advice and resources
- We maintain 90% success rate in helping young people achieve personal goals
What people say
Life-saving support
Non-judgmental environment
Improved mental health
Accessible without referrals
Empathetic staff
Services
Mental health counselling
Our qualified counsellors provide one-to-one support for anxiety, depression, and emotional distress. Sessions create safe spaces for young people to explore feelings and develop coping strategies. We prioritise accessibility through drop-in availability and no referral requirements.
Young carers project
Specialist assistance for under-25s managing caring responsibilities at home. We offer practical advice, emotional support, and respite opportunities. Our team helps young carers balance personal needs with caregiving duties while connecting them to wider support networks.
Wellbeing Toolkit
Interactive digital platform featuring guides on exam stress, anger management, and suicidal thoughts. Contains video content and self-help exercises developed by mental health professionals. Resources follow NHS-approved wellbeing frameworks while maintaining youth-friendly accessibility.
Practical support
Expert guidance on housing options, budgeting, and sexual health services. Our workers connect young people with local resources and accompany them to appointments when needed. Support focuses on building independence through informed decision-making.
Drop-in hubs
Five accessible locations offering immediate support without appointments. Hubs provide computers for resource access, quiet spaces for counselling, and peer support opportunities. Staffed by multidisciplinary teams ensuring comprehensive care pathways for complex needs.
People
Beth Green
Chief Executive Officer
With over 20 years' experience in youth services, Beth leads Centre 33's strategic direction. She champions early intervention approaches and has expanded support networks across Cambridgeshire. Her leadership focuses on removing barriers to mental health access for vulnerable young people.
Questions
Do I need a referral to access support?
No referral is required. Young people can self-refer by visiting any of our hubs or contacting our team directly.
What mental health issues do you support?
We assist with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, exam stress, and gender identity concerns through specialist counsellors.
Are services available outside Cambridge?
Yes, we operate in Peterborough, Huntingdon, Wisbech, and Ely through outreach programmes and partner organisations.
How do you support young carers?
Our dedicated project offers practical advice, emotional support, and respite opportunities for young carers under 25 across Cambridgeshire.
What crisis support options exist?
Our phone lines operate 12-5pm Mon-Fri and 10am-1pm Sat. Outside hours, our 'Need Help Now' page lists emergency helplines.
Is support confidential?
All services maintain strict confidentiality unless there's immediate risk to life, following safeguarding protocols.
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