Targeted programmes for children and young people

Our sessions are fun and free. Find out how to get involved

Year-round offer

We offer the following programmes throughout the year, working with children, young people and young adults up to the age of 24.

• AIMS Mentoring
  One-to-one mentoring for 11 to 19-year-olds.
  AIMS programme - objectives and referral criteria (PDF, 238 KB)
• Being Me
  Programme for children aged 8 to 17-years-old who have witnessed domestic abuse to explore self-esteem, healthy relationships and personal safety.
• BOUNCE
  Group programme to build resilience, communication and self-esteem for 8 to 11-year-olds.
• iChoose
  Weekly groups for boys and young men. Each week, explore issues that affect young people through games, cooking, craft, sport, activities and discussion for 12 to 19-year-olds.
• Sexual health and Wellbeing Programme (KISS)
  Supports young people from 11 to 19-year-olds by promoting good sexual health, understanding of consent, and helping them protect themselves and others.
• LGBTQIA+ Drop-in
  Fortnightly groups for 13 to 16-year-olds and 16 to 19-year-olds who are questioning or identify as LGBTQIA+.
• LINK
  One-to-one counselling. Delivered online and at various community locations for 13 to 24-year-olds.
• SORTED
  One-to-one mentoring and counselling around drugs and alcohol education for 11 to 19-year-olds.
• SWiTCh
  Transition support programme delivered in schools and community locations to support with the transition from primary to secondary school for 8 to 11-year-olds.
• Unique Swagga
  Weekly groups for girls and young women. Each week, explore issues that affect young people through games, cooking, craft, sport, activities and discussion for 12 to 19-year-olds.
• Yoga For Wellness
  Group to support young people who struggle with stress, anxiety and/or depression for 15 to 21-year-olds.

Who can access the programme? 

Professional referrals and self-referrals can be made for children and young people who:

• are aged 8 to 24-years-old and either living, working or studying in Hillingdon, or in local authority care under Hillingdon, and are in need of targeted support
• are in the age range required to access the programme
• have the ability to participate in discussion-based and group work and/or one-to-one activities
• are willing and able to commit to the proposed intervention
• have the continuing commitment of the referrer to co-manage any issues of concern that arise during their programme participation , provide support and encourage attendance
• consent for their personal information and support/development needs to be shared with our young people development services
• (if under 18 years of age) have their parent's or legal guardian's consent for their personal information to be shared with, and recorded by, our Targeted Programmes team
• agree that we may report anonymised data about their personal development and support needs to other teams within Hillingdon Council and to other relevant agencies.

If there is not a professional working with your family, a self-referral can be made using the 'Make a referral' button. 

Make a referral

Please note: Places will be confirmed via email once your referral has been reviewed by our team.