Hackney Children & Young People Mental Health Hub

An early help mental health and wellbeing support service for young people aged 11-25 who live in the London Borough of Hackney

Areas we serve The hub operates in various locations across Hackney including Forest Road Youth Hub, Hoxton Hall, The Textile Building and the Hackney Community well being van.
Who can access this service Young people aged 11 – 25 can apply to access the hub via our website referral form. All applicants will be contacted by a member of the hub team to discuss support options.
Availability Self-referral
Professional referrals
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About this service

Mental health can be tough to talk about, but no one needs to face it alone. At Hackney Children & Young People Mental Health Hub, we help support young people who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems.

More Information

Our team of Therapeutic Youth Workers and Youth Counsellors can offer:

Support and guidance from a youth worker to help tackle everyday challenges such as exam stress or friendships, and to manage them effectively. We can also help build practical skills to allow informed decisions (e.g. becoming independent, educational transitions, employment) and can help with things like finding a job.

Counsellors to listen and help understand any uncomfortable thoughts, feelings and emotions in a consistent, safe and confidential space. Feelings might relate to things that have happened in the past or that are currently happening in their life. Examples might be big changes, loss, family problems or difficult experiences.

A creative arts therapist who can help explore feelings creatively through sand play, drama, storytelling, art and other activities.

Visit our young people's page Online referral form

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