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Resources for Young People

Believe it or not, I am a young person too, and I understand the struggle of seeking support without knowing where to turn or who to reach out to. But I am determined to change that and be a support system for others like me.

Welcome to the resource hub for young people! Here, you'll discover opportunities, avenues for activism, loneliness support, exciting events, and more.

 

Let's embark on this journey together and make a positive impact in each other's lives. Explore the resources that await you!


 

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The Chatty Café Scheme is the UK’s leading non-profit organisation tackling loneliness.

They offer three services, all designed to reduce loneliness and/or social isolation. 

  • Face to face meet ups  

  • Online Chatty Cafe Sessions held every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 1pm – 1:30pm. 

  • Telephone Friendship Service for anyone over 18. To find out more:contact jenny@thechattycafescheme.co.uk.

Loneliness and Isolation service

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Co-created by Young People and the Co-Op Foundation. Lonely Not Alone is a safe place for young people to share stories and join their constellation, and for people who may not be lonely themselves to send a message of support.

Lonely Not Alone Universe

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The idea for this colouring book came from discussions with young people across the country about things that help combat feelings of isolation and loneliness. They wanted to produce something that encapsulated all of these ideas and in a way they could also share with others.

Connecting Your Stories by Youth Focus North East

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A video created by Young People exploring their experiences of Loneliness.

Breaking the Silence Youth Focus North East

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This app is designed to support young LGBTQ young people who might be experiencing loneliness and/or isolation. It forms part of a wider toolkit of resources to support young people around loneliness and isolation developed through the National Youth Partnership’s ‘Tackling Youth Loneliness’ project, with funding from the Co-operative Foundation.

Youth Loneliness and Isolation App 

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