Support, Help and Advice available at Seaham Youth & Community Centre
Seaham Youth & Community Centre provides a vital hub for adults, families and young people across the community, offering a safe and welcoming environment where people of all ages can access help and opportunities. The centre works with a range of partner agencies to ensure we meet the needs of the local community — from welfare advice and practical support with benefits or housing, to youth-focused programmes that promote health, wellbeing, and employability.
East Durham Connected
Seaham Youth & Community Centre is a partner in a project led by East Durham Trust, with other local community centres and Durham County Council. The purpose is to transform and improve the effectiveness of information, advice and guidance services for residents across East Durham.
As an Advice Pathfinder, we can help you reach support services and agencies who can help if you are facing difficulties or hardship. Our team will hell by signposting you to the most relevant agencies and where appropriate making referrals for you to support services.
We can also support residents facing financial crisis with emergency support with things such as energy payments, food parcels and vouchers.
Seaham Youth & Community Centre
as an Advice Pathfinder
To access any of our support services, including East Durham Connect, you should attend one of our weekly drop in sessions. Two ‘Advice Pathfinder’ sessions are held each week at the centre:
Monday Afternoon
2:30pm to 4:30pm
Thursday Morning
10:30am to 12:30pm
Just ask for Advice Pathfinder at reception when arriving and you will need to sign in. Please note you may also need a full breakdown of current income and expenditure if you are seeking financial support.
C Card Scheme
The C Card scheme is a condom distribution scheme that allows young people aged 13 to 24 to register with a C Card which entitles them to free condoms and access to sexual health information, advice and support.
Durham City Youth Project run a weekly drop-in session at Seaham Youth & Community Centre, where young people can either register for the scheme, pick up condoms from trained staff members or ask staff for any advice or support
they may need.
Tuesday Evening
5:00pm to 6:30pm
”It Works For You”
“It Works For You” is a collaborative project delivered by Groundwork NE & Cumbria in partnership with DurhamWorks, aimed at supporting young people aged 16 to 24 who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET).
The programme offers tailored 1:1 mentoring, confidence building, skills development, and work experience opportunities to help participants overcome personal and practical barriers to employment.
If you or someone you know could benefit from this kind of support, please register your details by clicking here and a member of the team will be in touch.
Find More Care and Support Services
Locate is an online directory allowing residents to connect with local services in their community..
You can find details about health and wellbeing services, money and financial hardship, work and education, accommodation and housing plus adult and children care services.
Our Projects
Many of our weekly groups here at Seaham Youth & Community Centre’s support people across the community to meet new people, socialise with others and promote positive wellbeing. From our Luncheon Club to Junior Youth, Coffee Morning to Canny Bairns, there’s something for everyone and something for all ages.
