Services and How We Support Professionals
Supporting Professionals
Base 51 have devised a range of offers for schools and professionals to enable us to support young people with their mental health and ease the pressure on faculties, who may be having to work outside of their expertise to help students with serious mental health concerns.
Counselling and mental health support
In our Counselling we work hard to have shorter waiting lists that other services so their mental health can be supported – we also understand that income can be a barrier to many who need support, so we offer free and subsided counselling to young people from deprived households.
Our counselling waitlist is currently closed, as we work through those already on the list. Email counselling@base51.org.uk to be alerted when it reopens.
A Safe Space
Our Youth Club gives young people a safe space to go after school/college, helping to reduce social isolation and give them inspiration to grow. Youth clubs keep young people off the streets where they are vulnerable to gangs, exploitation and anti-social behaviour – giving them a somewhere to talk to trusted adults and expand their social groups.
LGBTQIA+ Group – Outburst
Outburst, our LGBTQIA+ group, is an inclusive place for young people in the LGBTQIA+ Community. Somewhere they can explore their feelings, talk to people who understand what they are going through, and meet likeminded young people. It’s a safe and inclusive space where they won’t feel judged.
“If someone was thinking about coming to Base 51, I’d say that it is a safe space for everyone where you can come and be yourself without the fear of being judged. It’s also a place where tons of support is available.”
Supporting YOUR organisation
Referrals
We are open to referrals for our services, including counselling.
Please call 0115 952 5040 to discuss further, or email info@base51.org.uk
School Counsellor
Base 51 have devised a range of offers for schools and professionals to enable us to support young people with their mental health and ease the pressure on faculties, who may be having to work outside of their expertise to help students with serious mental health concerns.
Please take a look at our brochure and get in touch for more information.
Social Prescribing
Base 51 also works with Arrow Health PCN to provide a Social Prescriber to GP surgeries.
If you are interested in speaking to us about Social Prescribing, please email k.bush@base51.org.uk
Assemblies and School Workshops
we offer a range of school workshops, focusing on topics such as mental health, the signs of exploitation, safeguarding and more.
If you’re interested in organising a talk for your students or staff email info@base51.org.uk
Partnerships
We are open to working with other organisations across the city and county to provide services to young people, including partnership work for funding bids.
To discuss any proposals, email info@base51.org.uk
If you know someone in crisis and they need immediate support, please contact the organisations below:
Papyrus
Suicide Helpline
CALM
Suicide Helpline
Samaritans
Suicide Helpline
“Counselling sounds weird because we don’t usually talk to strangers about yourself, but that’s what’s good! They don’t have a particular image of you. Being face to face and seeing that someone is understanding and listening helps.”
UPCOMING EVENTS
We have a range of events throughout the year, from a Colour Run to Networking events. Find out more about our upcoming events here
Art In Mind: Young Creatives Exhibition
March 22, 2025
Broadway Gallery, Heathcoat Street,
Nottingham
The Big Track for Base 51
May 15, 2025
Nottingham Train Station, Taxi Rank. Queen’s Road, Nottingham.
OUR SUPPORTERS AND FUNDERS
Young people are the future workforce of a city, so businesses should invest in ensuring that they get the support they need as they are growing up – helping create a happy, healthy and inspired community.
Do you work in a business that has a charity of the year? Or raises funds for charity? Put Base 51 forward!
We’re always open to having volunteers at Base 51!
Find out how you can make a difference by fundraising for Base 51.
Donations make all the difference, and we can’t do it without your support.