<div>On 5th June 2024 a team, headed up by Kent Police, will be attempting the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge - 24 miles, three mountains in 12 hours, to raise money to help change young people's lives in Gravesham.
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<div><strong>The Challenge</strong>
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<div>Our young people are facing a mental health crisis of unprecedented proportions. According to recent NHS national statistics, 1,600 young people aged 13-18 are likely to have a probable mental health disorder, nearly double the number from 2017. Shockingly, 1,200 of these young individuals will not receive the support they desperately need.
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<div>In Gravesham alone, the number of young people admitted to A&amp;E at Darent Valley Hospital for deliberate self-harm, mental illness, or overdosing has surged from 73 in 2017 to 187 in 2022—a staggering 150% increase. We are truly in the midst of a mental health emergency.
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<div><strong>Our Response</strong>
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<div>Since April 2022, the Elliott Holmes Memorial Fund has been a lifeline for over 250 young people seeking support. Unlike many services, we receive no public sector funding and rely entirely on community-driven events and donations to continue our vital work.
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<div>There is no comparable service in the UK. With the NHS overwhelmed, the likelihood of young people accessing free counseling in Gravesham is slim. A heartbreaking 91% of the young people who self-refer to us have been unable to access the support they need elsewhere, with some facing waiting lists of up to three years.
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<div><strong>Our Solution</strong>
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<div>We offer a no-barriers approach, allowing young people to self-refer through our website and receive timely, effective support. But we can't do it alone.
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<div><strong>How You Can Help</strong>
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<div>Every £450 we raise will fund nine sessions of mental health counseling for one young person. Your support can make a profound difference in the life of a young person in crisis, providing them with the help they need when they need it most.
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<div><strong>Join Us</strong>
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<div>We need your help to continue providing this essential service. Please donate today and help us reach more young people in need. Together, we can make a difference.
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<div>Donate now and be a part of the solution. Thank you for your support.
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You can help change a young person's life

Just £744£ to go! Make an impact.

You can help change a young person's life

Just £744 to go!
Make an impact.