Children & Young People
Our early work with children and young people helps them to understand their mental health.
The number of children and young people who are experiencing a mental health condition has recently increased from 1 in 9, to 1 in 6. If we can work with children at an early enough age, we can reduce this number.
CYP Services
We have been delivering services specifically designed for children and young people for over 10 years. Our team includes qualified teachers specialising in a range of areas from SEN to early years and Higher Level Teaching Assistants, they are joined by project leads with a range of qualifications from degrees Childhood & Youth Studies to a Level 4 Diploma in School-based Counselling. If you are aged 5 – 18, or supporting someone that age, this is where you’ll find details of how we can support you.
Children's Peer Support Programme
Empowering young minds for a brighter future
Peer support helps young people feel less isolated by connecting them with others who have similar experiences or challenges; positively impacting their mental health, social skills, and overall well-being.
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Working with young people
Our work with young people can be on an individual basis, in groups, as well as with primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, parents, local community groups and other organisations and professionals supporting young people.
It can be a challenge to access the right support in Lancashire, that’s why we are expanding our work all the time. We have free resources available for you to download and a free virtual wellbeing coaching service for all young people aged 10-18.
Early Intervention Hubs
Mental health support for young people across Lancashire
Early access to mental health support can prevent minor issues from escalating into serious conditions. Our hubs focus on early intervention, providing timely help to ensure better long-term outcomes. Hubs are available in Burnley, Pendle, Preston, Fleetwood, Blackpool, and Blackburn with Darwen.
Children and young people’s virtual wellbeing coaching
Our virtual wellbeing coaching service is free for young people aged 10-18. During this 6-week programme, you will work with one of our experienced Wellbeing Coaches to remove barriers to your wellbeing; together you will create a goal to work towards to improve your wellbeing and work on practical coping strategies you can use. If you are under 16, you must get consent from a parent/carer.
Children’s Virtual Wellbeing Coaching
Youth Advisory Group
If you or your young person is aged 14 to 18 and lives in Lancashire, you’re invited to join our Youth Advisory Group! We want to encourage young people to work together in a group setting, to help us understand the issues that affect them. By understanding these issues, we can make sure that our services are better able to support children and young people.
P.E.A.K Project in Burnley & Pendle
The PEAK Project is a comprehensive mental health support program designed for young people aged 12-18. It focuses on Personal, Encouragement, Achievement, and Knowledge to enhance student wellbeing and academic success.
Part of the PEAK project focuses on encouraging the young people to create their own activities for promoting positive mental health and is fantastic project to run in schools, colleges and community settings. This project is currently run in Burnley and Pendle.
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You are not alone
Finding support locally and nationally
We are here to support you through any barriers you may be facing to your wellbeing and mental health – you are not alone. Lancashire Mind provide support for young people virtually, in schools and in communities, as well as offering practical advice, resources and signposting to help boost your own wellbeing.
Find the local support you need in Lancashire or nationwide:
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