Kent Therapeutic Alliance Mentoring

YLF is part of the Kent Children and Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Therapeutic Alliance (KTA), commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway.

Working in partnership with Salus, the alliance brings together organisations across Kent to ensure children and young people can access the support they need to improve their emotional wellbeing.

Our mentoring programmes offer young people the opportunity to connect with a trained volunteer mentor who provides encouragement, time and support.

Mentoring can include:

• One-to-one mentoring with a trusted adult role model
• Small peer wellbeing groups led by staff and volunteers
• Support delivered in schools, community settings and outdoor environments
• Activities and conversations that help young people explore their strengths and build confidence

Our support is non-clinical and focuses on building positive relationships that help young people feel heard, valued and supported.

All criteria below must be met in order to be eligible for Kent Therapeutic Alliance Mentoring support:

• Aged 11 to 17 (continued support may be available up to age 25 for Care Leavers)
• Children and young people who live in Kent and or attend a Kent education setting and registered with a Kent GP
• Children and young people who are presenting with low level mental health and wellbeing needs, such as experiencing anxiety, isolation, transition difficulties, relationship difficulties and poor self-esteem and resilience

Referrals can be made via the Salus website by clicking the button below: