Be part of our new team of volunteer mental health ambassadors, and support young people in mental health crises across Leicestershire.
It is well-documented that young people’s mental health has been hugely impacted by a range of recent factors. The isolation and loss of education created by the recent pandemic, and the unchecked rise of social media are just two. However, there are many more, and we are increasingly seeing young people in mental health crises.
So, we are absolutely delighted to announce our new project, Facing the Future! We will be recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to provide mental health support to young people in need.
Facing the Future will run from March 2024 until 2027. Through this project, we will be able to act quickly to prevent young people’s mental health from declining, and help them to recover and thrive.
Get involved and become a mental health first-aider!
Volunteers training under Facing the Future will be directly helping Leicester’s young people feel happier, more optimistic for the future. Their work brings young people confidence that they have the resources to prevent or recover from mental health issues or crises.
This project is being created thanks to a generous three-year grant from BBC Children in Need, and a one-year grant from MDRT. We are grateful to everyone at BBC Children in Need and at MDRT for their support.
