The Lowdown
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Printed on 4 November 2026
The Lowdown
Can I use this service?
Who it’s for
- Queer
- Young people
Ages 8–25
How it is offered
In person and online
Cost and referral
Drop in
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Standard geographic rate; usually included in call allowances.
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Get to know this service
The Lowdown is a local charity in Northamptonshire providing free, safe, non-judgemental and confidential mental health and support services for 8-25 year olds. Services include counselling, RE:Start, drop-ins for information and guidance, wellbeing support, sexual health support and youth groups.
Its LGBTQIA+ Support Service runs youth groups and events for young people from school year 7 up to age 25. These groups offer a safe, non-judgemental, inclusive and confidential space to socialise, explore identity and take part in activities.
The Lowdown also runs a respectful, safe online space for parents and carers of young people who identify as LGBTQIA+ or who may be questioning their identity. Other LGBTQIA+ support services across Northamptonshire are hosted by its Reach Collaborative partners.
About
The Lowdown is a Northamptonshire charity giving free, confidential mental health support to 8-25 year olds, including LGBTQIA+ youth groups.
Practical details
Organisation addresses
Registered address
The Lowdown
3 Kingswell Street
Northampton NN1 1PP
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Registered charity number
1197273 (opens the Charity Commission for England and Wales register in a new tab)- Record refreshed
- Refreshed from the register on 17 July 2026
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