Groups for young people in Cheshire and Wirral
This year’s theme for Children’s Mental Health Week is ‘This is My Place’. It celebrates and advocates for the spaces where children and young people feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow.
For Children's Mental Health Week, we’ve put together a list of groups that our young people and teams recommend for other young people. These groups are a great place to talk to people, feel heard, and get involved in local opportunities in the community.
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) NHS groups, resources, and services
CWP Listen Up Groups
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) run groups for young people who have lived experience of our CWP NHS Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services.
The groups include:
- fun activities
- participation opportunities
- a space to meet new people and talk
These groups are run by our Participation and Engagement Team and Champions. You can ask your local Participation and Engagement Worker for more information.
Find out more about our CWP Listen Up groups on MyMind.
CWP MyMind
Cheshire and Wirral’s (CWP) website for their NHS Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services.
East Cheshire
Jigsaw (SEND Youth Forum)
Location: Macclesfield and Crewe
Session for young people aged 13 – 25 with SEND that include activities, advice, and information about participation.
Find out more about Jigsaw (SEND Youth Forum).
Cheshire East Youth Council
Location: Macclesfield and Crewe
For young people aged 11-19 (25 if you have SEND or are a Care Leaver) from Cheshire East. The group campaign on important issues and create positive change for others.
Find out more about Cheshire East Youth Council.
My Voice
Location: Congleton
Junior My Voice (age 8-13) and Senior My Voice (age 13+) are for young people who are Cared for or have Care Experience, working on projects to make positive changes to Care Experience.
Youth Support Service
Location: Across Cheshire East
For young people aged 13 -19 yrs (up to 25yrs with SEND). They offer open access, targeted Youth Work, Outdoor Education, and focused support for young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) or at risk of becoming NEET.
Their groups include:
- Inspire for 13-19 year olds (25 if SEND) struggling with school
- Utopia for LGBTQ+ young people with any issues or needs
- Detached Youth Work - meeting young people on your terms in your territories
Find out more about Youth Support Service. You can also find them on Facebook.
Just Drop-In Wellbeing Group
Location: Macclesfield
They have different groups for ages 11-25, and are a great way to connect with others, learn new skills, or improve your wellbeing.
Their website will show you which groups have space. Learn more about Just Drop-In's Wellbeing Groups.
Space4Autism clubs and activities
Location: Macclesfield
A variety of groups for young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) between 4-18+, as well as activities and groups for families, parents, and carers.
Learn more about Space4Autism's clubs and activities.
West Cheshire
Cheshire West and Chester Youth Service
Location: They have different Youth Zone groups across Chester, Ellesmere Port, and Northwich.
They have different groups and and projects for 11 - 19 year olds (up to 25 years if SEND and/or Care leavers), offering somewhere to go and talk, get advice, take part in activities and participation projects.
Find out more about your local Cheshire West and Chester Youth Service groups.
Choice SEND Projects
Location: They have different groups across Chester, Ellesmere Port, Northwich, and Winsford.
Provides SEND young people with a safe and welcoming environment to meet new people and learn new skills.
Find out more about your local Choice SEND Projects.
B U (LGBTQ+ Group)
Location: The group runs on Monday and Thursday nights in Chester, Northwich, Winsford and Ellesmere Port.
B U is a LGBTQ+ youth group in Cheshire West for young people aged 11-19 (25 if SEND or a care leaver). We welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, plus other identities), anyone questioning their sexuality or gender identity and allies of the community.
Online Cheshire Resources:
Live Well Cheshire East
A hub for health, well-being, and support services in Cheshire East.
Visit Live Well Cheshire East's website.
Live Well Cheshire West
A hub for information about local services and support for people who live in Cheshire West.
Visit Live Well Cheshire West's website.
Wirral
Comics Youth CIC
Location: Birkenhead
Supports young people across Merseyside to make their own comics & zines
Learn more about Comics Youth CIC.
The Hive Youth Zone
Location: Birkenhead
Wirral's Youth Zone for members aged 8-18 (up to age 25 for people with SEND)
Learn more about The Hive Youth Zone.
The Drop-In
Location: Birkenhead
For young people aged 11 - 18 (up to 25 for people with SEND) to access one to one support on any issues that may be affecting them.
Grow Wellbeing
Location: Wirral, the Liverpool City Region, and Cheshire
For all ages, to reconnect with nature and community with outdoor experiences.
Learn more about Grow Wellbeing.
Charlotte's Brightside
Location: New Brighton, Wallasey
Several groups for different age ranges, providing support and activities in the community.
Learn more about Charlotte's Brightside.
Quirky Café Community Hub
Location: Hoylake
Several groups for different age ranges, including crafts, as well as support groups for anxiety and neurodiversity.
Learn more about Quirky Café Community Hub on their Facebook page.
Hatch
Location: Wirral
Accessed via Branch, Hatch is a wellbeing service for young people aged 8-16.
Open Door - Bazaar
Location: Birkenhead
Bazaar is a free eight-session peer support programme for low mood and anxiety. For ages 14-35.
Resilient NW CIC
Location: Wallasey
Run inclusive educational activities, courses and events to build resilience and life skills to help and support children, young people and their families.
Learn more about Resilient NW CIC.
Tranmere Rovers in the Community
Location: Birkenhead
Activities and opportunities for health and wellbeing, enhancing lives, and citizenship.
Learn more about Tranmere Rovers in the Community.
Equilibrium NW CIC
Location: Birkenhead
Run a Family Hub and Community Centre, offering activities for all ages, stages, and abilities.
Learn more about Equilibrium NW CIC.
Gautby Community
Location: Birkenhead
Play, youth, community & SEND provision in North Birkenhead as well as Beechwood, Leasowe and New Ferry.
Learn more about Gautby Community.
Online Wirral resources
Branch
Helping Wirral children and young people find support that works for them.
Find out more about Branch on their website.
Zillo Wirral
A hub of advice resources and local support services.
Find out more about Zillo Wirral on their website.
We've also shared these lists on our MyMind Instagram, where you can save and share these groups with anyone you think might find them useful.
