Welcome to Young People’s Voices!

A space for what’s important to young people in their own words, keep checking back for more content and updates. If you’d like to submit something to the page email: info@chilypep.org.uk with the subject line Young People’s Voice or talk to your worker!

One of our wonderful STAMP members, Phoebe, created this poem ‘New Beginnings’ about the climate crisis.

Laughs ‘n’ Jokes By Oliver Mansell – Laughs ‘n’ Jokes by Oliver. [Youth Voice STAMP group] – YouTube

The Barnsley Young Commissioner‘s recorded and made the content for these great posters about listening.

Last year saw the first ever Youth Mental Health Day, Barnsley Young Commissioner’s made these images around the theme of, bounce don’t break!

Youth Mental Health Day. It's okay to prioritise yourself! It's good to find a balance between supporting others and yourself. Youth Mental Health Day - Surround yourself with flowers not thorns! It's okay to take a step back from situations that don't make you feel good. Life can be complicated but it's good to take care of yourself! Youth mental health day - Having a support system around you or things that make you smile, like a care box, can help you feel more able to bounce back! Cuddle an animal as often as you can! Youth mental health day - Reaching out and finding support and being empowered is important you don't have to do this alone! You can find support here: Sheffield Futures, SAYiT, Element Society, VIBE, Shout 85258, www.mymhp.org,uk, haven, chilypep. youth mental health day - Reaching out and finding support and being empowered is important you don't have to do this alone! You can find support here: Barnsley College, Mindspace, TADS, Kooth, BSARCS, Barnsley Targeted youth support, childline 0800 1111, Chilypep Youth Mental Health Day - Having a community that you can reach out to, that understands the struggles you face, can make it easier to bounce and not break, because being understood and heard is a good cushion!