Support for families and young people

HOPE Charity Project provides early intervention emotional wellbeing support for families and young people aged 11 to 18.

Our approach is about more than individual sessions. We want families to feel part of a supportive community, where young people can build confidence, develop coping strategies and make positive connections, and where parents and carers can find support too.

We believe it takes a village to support a young person. Our aim is to help families build that village, so they feel less alone and better able to move forward.

Signposting and helpful information

We've put together a list of organisations, services and contact details that you may find helpful for the challenges you are facing.

Helpful contacts

What our support looks like

Support is built around each family. Here is how it usually works.

A free consultation for parents and carers

Every family begins with a free parent or carer consultation. This helps us understand your young person's needs and decide whether HOPE is the right support for your family. If another service would be more suitable, we will point you towards it wherever we can.

One-to-one support for young people

Individual one-to-one emotional wellbeing support for young people aged 11 to 18, helping with challenges including anxiety, low mood, confidence, school worries, stress and emotional wellbeing. Support is tailored to each young person. It begins with a block of six sessions, and can continue for up to 12 sessions where that would help. Young people may also be offered a place in our Supportive Creative Group where we feel this would be beneficial.

One-to-one support for parents and carers

Parents, carers or other family members can access up to three individual sessions alongside the young person's support, where these would help. There is an evening group and a weekly coffee morning too, both listed further down this page.

All support is subject to availability, suitability and an initial assessment.

Fees

• £30 per one-hour session
• Six sessions, £180, our minimum block of support
• Up to 12 sessions, £360 in total

We ask for the first six sessions to be paid in advance, before support begins. Support can then continue for up to 12 sessions where that would help, so there is no need to pay for all 12 up front.

Parents, carers or other family members can also access up to three individual support sessions alongside the young person's support, at £30 per session.

Free support for low-income families

Free support may be available for families where the young person is confirmed by their school as eligible for Targeted Free School Meals (Targeted FSM).

Eligible families may receive up to 12 funded sessions in total. This allocation can include individual support for the young person and up to three individual sessions for parents, carers or other family members, where appropriate.

We will ask for confirmation of Targeted FSM eligibility before funded support begins. Funded places are subject to eligibility, availability and the funding HOPE has available at the time, so we cannot guarantee that a funded place will always be available.

Groups and drop-ins

As well as one-to-one sessions, we run a few regular groups through the month.

Supportive Creative Group

Our Supportive Creative Group provides a safe and supportive space for young people to build confidence, express themselves and connect with others through creative activities.

Places are offered by the HOPE team to young people currently receiving support, or where we feel the group would help. The group is not available for direct booking.

£15 per session, paid four weeks in advance (£60)

Tuesday Coffee Morning

Tuesdays, 9:30am to midday, at our HOPE Hub

A friendly weekly coffee morning for mums from across the local community. Whether you're looking to meet new people, enjoy a chat, share experiences or simply take some time out with a coffee, you'll find a warm welcome waiting for you.

There is no formal agenda, just an opportunity to connect with other local mums in a relaxed and supportive environment. Sometimes a simple conversation and a friendly face can make all the difference. Come along for coffee and good company. We'd love to see you.

Free to attend, just drop in

Evening Mums Group

Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30pm to 8pm

Our Mums Group is a welcoming and relaxed space to meet other mums who may be experiencing similar worries, pressures and challenges.

Come along to share experiences, talk things through, pick up useful ideas, or simply enjoy some time with people who understand. There's no pressure to share, sometimes just being around others who get it can make a difference.

Suggested donation, £5. Places must be booked in advance.

Reserve a place by email

Evening Dads Group

Third Wednesday of each month, 6:30pm to 8pm

Our Dads Group provides a relaxed and supportive space where dads can meet, talk and connect with others experiencing some of the same challenges of parenting and family life.

Come along to share experiences, talk things through, pick up useful ideas, or simply spend time with other dads who understand. There's no pressure to share, you can take part in whatever way feels comfortable.

Suggested donation, £5. Places must be booked in advance.

Reserve a place by email

If you can't make your session

We understand that unexpected situations happen, but regular cancellations make it difficult for us to support families effectively, and they prevent other young people from accessing appointments.

For paid support, we ask for at least 48 hours' notice of cancellation. Sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours' notice will normally be charged.

For funded support, support may end following three cancellations or missed appointments. Exceptional circumstances will always be considered.

If you can't make your session, please contact us as soon as possible.

Ready to get in touch?

If you would like to find out whether HOPE could support your family, please get in touch with us.

We will send you a referral form to complete, which helps us understand a little more about your family and the support you are looking for.

Once we have received your completed referral form, a member of the HOPE team will contact you to arrange your free parent or carer consultation.

Contact us

HOPE Charity Project, Wild Heart Hill, Worthing.

Find us on the map