“Their breadth of knowledge and understanding of how to engage with young people is beyond most youth workers – they have an energy and passion only really found in the voluntary sector”

"It would make a massive difference if they weren’t there. We have some particularly vulnerable young people in incredibly difficult situations. JADE make a difference to them and their families, who are on the edge. JADE helps build that trust.”

“They work with young people that most other agencies don’t want to know/don’t know what/how to work with them and often they’ve given up on them saying they are useless. JADE works with them and stays with them through all their complex behaviors”

My son came to see the counsellor at the Jade Centre with thoughts of suicide and being bullied. The counsellor has worked tirelessly in supporting not only him, but all our family in helping him improve his mental health. He is now back at school and confident in moving forward” – Young person referred from our open access youth clubs

“My daughter is waiting on CAHMS due to neurodiversity and gender issues. She felt so lost and has self-harmed and been feeling suicidal. Nicki has gone above and beyond to support her and my husband and in understanding her needs. I am unsure where we would be without this service and am genuinely grateful.” (Gender dysmorphia, depression, hearing voices, suicide attempts and self-harm) - Parent of M age 12