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Thrive

What is Thrive

Thrive is an open access group for secondary school age young people.

“Watch this Space for Start Dates”.

About Thrive

Delivered by qualified practitioners, the Thrive project provides a safe and supportive space where young people can access and receive support, information, guidance and advice. Whilst taking direction from the 5 Ways of Wellbeing, the psychosocial and educational learning sessions all aim to support & enhance mental health and wellbeing levels. Attendees gain the opportunity to develop healthy coping strategies and problem-solving skills.

How will this service help me?

You will connect with young people your age and get the opportunity to create new friendships. You will gain confidence and build upon your self-esteem levels and social skills. You will also develop life skills and learn more about helpful life assisting strategies including exercise, relaxation tips, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, boundaries and choices.

Once young people reach the age of 16 and if they still require support, there is a transition into the SKY group provision also based at Central YPAS.

FAQs

Time of Thrive +

Watch this space for start dates.

Can I get 1-1 support at Thrive? +

Thrive is group provision. However, if you required 1-1 support one of the practitioners attached to the group would accommodate that for you.

Can my family member stay with me? +

Not in the group space, there is a waiting area that family members can wait for you. You can meet with a staff member prior to attending the group and that staff member will support you to attend and engage in the session.

How many people attend? +

At the moment, the number of attendees ranges from 5 young people to 15.

Amazing, thank you for the information and support. It's a scary world being a parent to a child with ASD but now I feel there is light at the end of a very dark tunnel. Such a lovely, friendly team. Thank you.
Parent/Carer

I worked with Emily. I enjoyed talking about what's going on in my life whilst it is being fun, it's never 'there's something wrong', it's always 'how do we help you' which I like. Emily is amazing, she's helped me so much and she's just a lovely person!!!
Young Person Aged 15

YPAS was the first organisation that took me in and also the quickest, Sonia helped me get through a very difficult stage in my life and has bettered me as a person. I feel better equipped to deal with situations in life and my mental health has improved overall because of it.
Young Person Aged 20

My son has loved coming to sessions each week with Lisa. He has calmed down a lot. This has been a fantastic service with people who genuinely care. Thank you, Lisa!
Parent/Carer

I felt progression and I found my strength and resilience through the sessions. I am proud of myself for staying strong and showing my commitment through the past months of my sessions. I also gained a handful of coping strategies and I maintained my balance by controlling my worries.
Young Person Aged 18