Select the options below to view more information on available support.
- Inspire
- Targeted Youth Support
- Lancashire Mind
- Kooth
- Papyrus
- Education and Employment Support (16 to 17 years old)
Inspire
Fundamentally, senior members use the Youth Zone as an opportunity to relax, unwind and chill with their mates.
The Youth Zone plays host to an unbeatable mix of sports such as boxing or climbing. A huge arts programme that includes performing arts, dance, music and art studio, plus so many other activities from a learning kitchen to a hair salon and everything in between
With over 20 activities every session, you’re guaranteed to be able to try new things, find your passion, and meet some incredible people in the process.
View more information on Senior Zone - Inspire Youth Zone
Targeted Youth Support
Youth work can support you with your personal, educational and social development. It is a space where you will have choice, be treated with respect and have the opportunity to grow, socialise and learn.
The Targeted Youth Support service helps young people to:
- explore their identity
- experience decision making
- increase their confidence
- develop inter-personal skills
- think through the consequences of their actions leading to better informed choices.
View more information on Youth Zone on the Lancashire County Council website.
Lancashire Mind
Lancashire Mind's 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 Lancashire Mind are expanding their work all the time. They have free resources available for you to download and a free virtual wellbeing coaching service for all young people aged 10 to 18.
The Peer support programme ensures 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 wellbeing.
View more information on Children and Young People on the Lancashire Mind website.
Kooth
Kooth provides a free, safe and anonymous online support platform for young people.
Young people can chat to approved counsellors online, read articles written by young people or get support from talking to an online community.
View more information on the Kooth website.
Papyrus
Papyrus provides confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person.
View more information on the Papyrus website.
Education and Employment Support (16 to 17 years old)
The youth futures team can support you with careers advice and guidance in a way that works for you.
They can support you with college, apprenticeships, employment or training as well as part time work, building your confidence and employability skills.
To find out more or access the support, please email youthfutures@lancashire.gov.uk