the lowdown

the lowdown A mental health charity providing free and confidential support services for 8-25's in Northamptonshire. We are here for you, you are not alone.

The Lowdown is a Mental Health Charity, providing free and confidential support services for 11- 25 year olds in Northamptonshire. Our services include Counselling, Information, Advice & Advocacy, Wellbeing, LGBTQ+, Youth Groups and Sexual Health.

“The Lowdown believe no young person should ever experience mental health issues alone.”

We offer a caring environment where young people are always supported on their journey towards positive emotional health and wellbeing. We are members of the REACH Collaborative providing professional and confidential services for young people across Northamptonshire. All our services are accessible, safe, welcoming, confidential and non-judgemental services. There are various ways to get in touch and then we will work out together how we can best support you.

26/03/2026

Thinking of coming to The Lowdown? Keep watching to see how to find us and which door to use for the service you need.

❗Important info ❗Our Drop-In will only be open from 1:00pm - 4:30pm on Monday 23rd March due to staff training. We will ...
21/03/2026

❗Important info ❗

Our Drop-In will only be open from 1:00pm - 4:30pm on Monday 23rd March due to staff training. We will be open as normal from Tuesday 24th March.

⭐ Huge congratulations to our incredible YAB Chair, Jennah! ⭐We’re so proud to celebrate her winning the Young Leader Aw...
20/03/2026

⭐ Huge congratulations to our incredible YAB Chair, Jennah! ⭐
We’re so proud to celebrate her winning the Young Leader Award at the Northamptonshire Youth Awards earlier this month!
Nominated by a fellow YAB member, Jennah shines because of her hard work and dedication, her unwavering support for her peers, her commitment to supporting her community, and the inspiring leadership she brings to everything she does.

This award is so well deserved. Well done and thank you, Jennah, for everything you do and for inspiring those around you.

Today, our lovely Charlene was interviewed on Nlive radio to raise awareness of our free services for young people and l...
18/03/2026

Today, our lovely Charlene was interviewed on Nlive radio to raise awareness of our free services for young people and let people know how they can access them. If you want to have a listen, follow the link in our bio and she’s on 1hr30mins in.

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Did you know this week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week?This week is all about recognising and celebrating the strengt...
17/03/2026

Did you know this week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week?

This week is all about recognising and celebrating the strengths, talents and experiences of Neurodiversity amongst people. Here at The Lowdown we are committed to help raise awareness, challenge stereotypes, and make everyone feel included.

We will keep learning, listening, and celebrating neurodiversity — this week and always.

Our Drop-ins are here for you every Monday to Friday! Come to the red door between 1pm and 6pm and we will support you w...
16/03/2026

Our Drop-ins are here for you every Monday to Friday!

Come to the red door between 1pm and 6pm and we will support you with whatever you need.

Remember that parents and carers of young people are welcome too.

Here is our Young Adult Social timetable for March! Come along and meet new people and take part in activities in a spac...
09/03/2026

Here is our Young Adult Social timetable for March!

Come along and meet new people and take part in activities in a space near you.

International Women’s Day ✨
08/03/2026

International Women’s Day ✨

05/03/2026

What a fantastic award that one of our Youth Advisory Board Chairs, Jennah, has been nominated for. A well earned nomination for the incredible work she does at The Lowdown and for her peers. We are right behind you and wish you luck in the awards ceremony! ⭐

✨ February memories = made📅 March plans = sortedMindSpace is back with another month of creativity, connection and fun 💙...
03/03/2026

✨ February memories = made
📅 March plans = sorted

MindSpace is back with another month of creativity, connection and fun 💙
Check out what’s on this March 👆

03/03/2026

Do you need a little support/signposting? Would you like to find out more about EnFold Services? Come along and meet a member of the team at Kingsthorpe Library, this Tuesday 3rd March. Drop in between 2&4pm. Booking not necessary. Kingsthorpe Community Library

✨It’s ok to have a wobble. ✨It’s okay not to be okay. ✨Mental health matters. ✨You are perfectly you. If you need our he...
27/02/2026

✨It’s ok to have a wobble.

✨It’s okay not to be okay.

✨Mental health matters.

✨You are perfectly you.

If you need our help, we are here for you.

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Address

3 Kingswell Street
Northampton
NN11PP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441604634385

Website

https://linktr.ee/thelowdownnn1

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