Heads up! Our hubs and adventure playgrounds will be closed from 31 August until 11 September as we prepare and reset for the autumn term programme. We’ll see you back at our hubs on Monday 14 September and at our adventure playgrounds on Tuesday 15 September.

Although our youth hubs and adventure playgrounds are closed, you can always reach out to the contacts below if you need support:

• If you’re worried about anything, you can contact Childline by calling 0800 1111 or by sending an email. They’re open 24/7.
• If you are worried about your parents’ or carer’s alcohol or drug use, you can contact our Young Hackney Health’s Substance Misuse Service on 0208 356 7377.
• If you are having a difficult time, you can reach out over chat, by calling or emailing the Samaritans.
• For free urgent mental health support from trained NHS mental health advisors, call NHS 111 and select ‘Option 2’. Open 24 hours a day.
• For free text support for under 25s experiencing a mental health crisis, text SHOUT, YM or THEMIX to 85258.  Open 24 hours a day.
• If you are worried about your safety, and you feel your concern is urgent, please call MASH on 020 8356 5500 between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Outside of these hours, call 020 8356 2710.