Mental Health
We offer you the opportunity to talk about any issues or problems
To help you try and find a way forward, through difficult times. Find more information and an inquiry form in each of the grey blocks below.
When you send an enquiry to us, our team will assess your
support needs, you will then be offered the most appropriate
support for you. This may include support through our group
Wellbeing Programme, workshops or one-to-one support; and may be at our HQ in Newport or in the community. In
some cases we may refer you to a different service if it is
more appropriate.
Our service is completely free for any young person aged 5-25 living on the Isle of Wight
13 years old or more?
You can see us without your parents knowing (if you don’t want
them too) – it is your choice.
Under 13 years old?
We will need to speak to your parent/guardian’s to get their
permission for you to attend.
Online Self Help Resources
We have a range of videos, FAQs, downloadable resources as well as a list of self help apps
and useful websites. You can find these here
Group Work
Ages 11-16
*Carers/parents need to attend alongside any under 13 year olds
We offer a range of small group therapy sessions that may be recommended instead of 1:1
therapy. This includes Emotional Coping Skills, Anxiety, Exam Stress and Tics groups.
Send an enquiry form in order to be assessed for this service
'Informal' Snack & Chat
Ages 11-16 and 16-25 years respectively
Connect and find support in a safe & relaxed environment with other young people. Clinical
practitioners (CWP’s) and youth engagement volunteers lead games, support and refreshments to
help build friendships, confidence and resilience.
Support In Schools
Ages 5-11, 11-16
Support from Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP’s) is provided in most Island
Primary schools and all Island Secondary Schools, either in bookable workshops for parents or
as part of a whole school approach to mental health education alongside school staff.
1:1 Therapy
All ages 5 through to 25
We provide a range of age-relevant counselling and therapies for children and young
people. Our experienced team will review your information and help to identify the best
modality of therapy. In many cases, group workshops may need to be attended before 1:1
therapy can be offered.
Level UP
Age 16 -25 only
A rolling programme offering social inclusion and a safe space to come and chat to like-minded individuals as well as trained professionals.
This, no pressure group aims to encourage positive thinking, improve problem solving and raise resilience all while making new social connections.
With a core information, advice and guidance offer built in, you can have the confidence that you will be guided towards the support based on what you want and need.
We are not a crisis/emergency service
We are not a crisis/emergency service, so if you feel that you or someone you know is at immediate risk of harming themselves or others:
