Dan Mobbs, CEO – Reflects on MAP’s support for the LGBT+ community. MAP is here for young people from the LGBT+ community and is very proud. For nearly 30 years we’ve heard from young people having difficult times. We’ve done so many different things – counselling for young people questioning their sexuality, advice for young people about their legal rights,… Read more →
Who are we? We are young people who live or study in West Norfolk. Each year we ask young people in West Norfolk about the issues that matter to them. We then take action through campaigning, lobbying, advocacy, hosting events and commissioning services. We work with adult professionals in our community to ensure that young people have a say in… Read more →
We have found ourselves in very strange times of late. But MAP are continuing to do everything we can to keep supporting young people through the challenges they are facing – lockdown related or otherwise. Whilst the world has been put on pause in many ways, we know that the lives of young people, and the problems they are facing,… Read more →
What is mediation? Jo Guthrie, MAPs Mediation Worker, explains how mediation works and how it can help young people and families have better relationships together. Are you living with your parents or guardian? How are things at home? Are you finding that tempers are flaring, and tensions are rising? It’s not always easy living under one roof – especially during… Read more →
Tonia Mihill, head of Therapeutic Services, writes about how important kindness is to our mental health. “A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions and the roots spring up and make new trees” Amelia Earhart The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness week is kindness and it is a well researched, documented and felt truth that… Read more →
Learning at MAP A blog by Dan Mobbs, Chief Executive. I’ve done my commute (walked up stairs) and made colleagues a cuppa (just me). It’s another day working from home. I start the day as usual with a video chat check-in with the senior managers. It makes us feel connected and that we have fully arrived at work. Like every… Read more →
This week MAP took part in ‘Trans Day of Visibility’ by launching access to a unique and important film created by & with young people engaging with MAP. The EVOLVE group also got together to make a short social media film answering questions about being trans. (Please note the filming of this project was done before the current Government Guidelines)… Read more →
How are MAP’s services affected? Most of our work is being disrupted because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Like everyone we are closely following government guidance to keep staff and young people safe and ease the burden on emergency health services. Unfortunately this means a lot of information on our website is not accurate or up to date. Things are changing so quickly… Read more →
Your Are All Stars! It’s been a busy year for MAP and we have had the privilege of being involved in many important projects – supporting young people to make a difference and bring about positive social change. The young people engaging with MAP have blown us away with their determination, strengths & ability to fight & campaign for their… Read more →
What a week it’s been for the Young People and their ongoing campaign to stamp out bullying in Norfolk. Breckland Youth Advisory Board (YAB) received the Organisation of the Year Award at the Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation award ceremony – As well as 7 YAB’s working together to host a phenomenal ‘Young People against Bullying Conference’ The Ben Cohen StandUp… Read more →
