Targeted programmes for children and adolescents

Details of the summer programme will be added to this page soon.

Our sessions are fun, free and provided on a referral basis

Year-round offer

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

• BOUNCE | Ages 8 to 11
  Group programme to build resilience, communication and self-esteem.
• Young Vibes | Ages 12 to 19 
  Group programme for supporting children to build their own wellbeing toolkit.
• iChoose | Ages 12 to 19 
  Weekly groups for boys and young men. Each week, explore issues that affect young people through games, cooking, craft, sport, activities and discussion.
• Unique Swagga | Ages 12 to 19 
  Weekly groups for girls and young women. Each week, explore issues that affect young people through games, cooking, craft, sport, activities and discussion.
• AIMS Mentoring | Ages 11 to 19  
  One-to-one mentoring.
• LGBTQIA+ Drop-in | Ages 11 to 17
  Monthly groups for 11 to 13-year-olds and 14 to 17-year-olds who are questioning or identify as LGBTQIA+.
• Being Me | Ages 8 to 17
  Programme for children who have witnessed domestic abuse to explore self-esteem, healthy relationships and personal safety.
• KISS | Ages 11 to 19 
  One-to-one mentoring and support around sex, relationship, CSE and sexual health education.
• SORTED | Ages 11 to 19 
  One-to-one mentoring and counselling around drugs and alcohol education.
• LINK | Ages 13 to 24
  One-to-one and group counselling. Delivered online and at various community locations.
• SWiTCh | Ages 8 to 11
  Transition support programme delivered in school to support with the transition from primary to secondary school.

Who can be referred to the programme? 

Professional referrals can be made for children and adolescents who:

• are in school years 4 to 11 and living, working, studying, or in care in Hillingdon and already receive targeted support from the council (through children's social care, our youth justice service or other intervention services)
• have the ability to participate in discussion-based and group work activities.
• are willing and able to commit to the proposed intervention

Make a referral

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