It'S Your Choice

On #WorldSmileDay, we’re thinking about all the things that makes us happy, here at #IYC. But equally we understand that life throws all sorts of scenarios at us all that lead to all types of #emotions. If you want someone to talk to you about your #feelings or want some #advice to help put a smile back on your face, come and see us 😊
Information about our #SupportCentres across #TheNewForest is available on our website here 👉 http://iyc.org.uk/iyc-drop-service/ Or alternatively you can call our free #Helpline number for young people, on 0800515819 📞

We’re very excited too! 😃

On international #DayofCharity, we want to thank everyone who supports us in all different forms.
Your support is invaluable in allowing us to support young people in the New Forest.

A reminder that our #AdviceCentre in #NewMilton is back open today from 3-5pm after being closed recently. Don’t forget our website has up to date locations and times for all our drop ins. #IYC http://iyc.org.uk/iyc-drop-service/

Congratulations to you all that have worked hard for your GCSE results. If you feel you want to talk about your options following your results, come to one of our #AdviceCentre's where you can talk to a Youth Advisor We are open today in #Holbury at The Colors Youth Club from 2:30-5pm, and we are open at our #Totton office and in #Fordingbridge tomorrow, both from 2-5pm.
More info here on where you can drop in and access our services: http://iyc.org.uk/iyc-drop-service/... #IYC
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A reminder that our #AdviceCentre in #NewMilton is not open today (Tuesday 21st) but will be back next Tuesday (28th) from 3-5pm.
Don’t forget our website has up to date locations and times for all our drop ins. http://iyc.org.uk/iyc-drop-service/ #IYC

Our #AdviceCentre at our #Totton Office will be open today between 2-5pm.
For more information about our other advice centre locations and times, visit our website. http://iyc.org.uk/iyc-drop-service/

Applications invited for post of SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGER in the Totton office SO40 3HX The position entails working with the Chief Executive, being responsible for youth advice services and overseeing counselling with related HR and administration; also ensuring high standards of practice, including safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection. The post holder will provide strong leadership, motivating IYC staff and volunteers to deliver high quality services to... young people. 37 hrs per wk Salary up to £30,000 p.a. Final closing date 31 Aug 2018 http://iyc.org.uk/service-delivery-manage r/
It’s Your Choice is a charity delivering information, advice and guidance (IAG); 1:1 counselling; emotional health & well-being programmes in schools; and casework support to young people aged 11-25 who live in and around the New Forest. We work with the full range of needs presented to us from planned support and guidance sessions through to immediate help in crisis through homelessness or distress.
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Listening Fund Project Worker Role using social media technology to raise awareness among young people and to make weekly contact with them to elicit their views about IYC. 21 Hours per wk £21,420 pro rata Located: Totton, Southampton Please see the website for more information and apply by 24th August 2018 http://iyc.org.uk/listening-fund-project- worker/

We're looking for counselling volunteers - qualified or placement if 75% of hours have been completed prior to interview. Please see our website for details :) http://ow.ly/Y2Ji30jcm6w

IYC's Tash delivering a substance awareness session at Houndsdown School today for a group of Year 9 students!

We're looking for a pre-loved lawnmower! If you, or someone you know would like to donate a lawnmower in good working condition to us, please message, call 023 8086 4231 or email info@iyc.org.uk. Thanks! IYC x

We like this article from Blurt - "Depression: Coping When Our Loved Ones Are Also Unwell". Don't forget that It's Your Choice are here to help if you're a young person in the New Forest area, struggling with depression.

Due to adverse weather conditions, and in the interest of safety, all IYC drop-ins, counselling and other appointments will be closed on Friday 2nd March 2018 unless otherwise stated.

Due to the continuing adverse weather It's Your Choice will be closed tomorrow (2/3/2018). This includes our Totton and Fordingbridge Drop Ins.
If you have a housing issue, are facing homelessness or are worried about someone who is street homeless please contact 07415 493291.
If you are worried about someone over 25 please call the Housing Needs Team on 02380 285234 (option 2) and ask about their Serious Weather Emergency Protocol, (please note this applies to those facing rough sleeping and that the phone lines may be very busy).

Please note that due to the adverse weather conditions our Drop In at Colours (Holbury) will be closed today. Please look out for further announcements regarding our services tomorrrow.
If you need help with housing today, or are worried about someone who is homeless and under 25, please call 07415493291 for advice. If they are over 25 and in the New Forest area please call the Housing Options Team on 02380 864231 and ask about their Serious Weather Emergency Protocol.
In the meantime enjoy the snow and stay safe! ❄️🌨☃

We are currently looking for Volunteer Youth Advisers to join the It's Your Choice team! http://ow.ly/YJfB30hSzZU

Looking to make a positive change and get stuck into something new this year? We're seeking Volunteer Youth Advisers - apply today! http://ow.ly/Qqgk30hyxXa