Getting help for your mental health usually starts the same way: a referral, a letter, an appointment with someone you've never met. And for some people, that works.
But when you’ve had a difficult childhood and grown up in care, being asked to trust a therapist you've just met can be the hardest thing anyone could ask. Especially if in the past, adults let you down.
Healing starts with trust, and trust takes time.
Break's Emotional Wellbeing Service starts differently. Before our therapists expect a young person to talk about the hard stuff, they spend time earning trust and meet them where they feel comfortable. And they listen, really listen.
"For the first time, I have felt truly seen. Having my experiences validated and my emotions cared for at this level has been life-changing."
- Alyse, Break young person
Break's Emotional Wellbeing Service starts differently. Before our therapists expect a young person to talk about the hard stuff, they spend time earning trust and meet them where they feel comfortable. And they listen, really listen.
Right now, many young people who need this approach are waiting.
We need your help to raise £30,000 so more young people can receive this life-changing therapy next year.
Your gift could help make healing possible
£10
could fund a session of pottery painting, giving the chance to connect over a shared activity
£25
could hire a confidential space where a young person feels safe enough to open up
£50
could fund a personalised coping skills kit, giving a young person practical sensory tools to manage difficult emotions
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Give differently this year
Every penny you contribute directly supports the young people who need it most. It means we can recruit, train, and support mentors so every young person in care can find someone they can trust.
Your generosity today ensures that we can:
- Recruiting and training mentors so they are ready to provide the best support.
- Ongoing guidance and supervision for mentors, ensuring safe and meaningful relationships.
- Supporting young people directly with practical skills, emotional guidance, and shared experiences.
- Expand our reach so more young people have access to the support they deserve.
- Access to Break’s training, and socials events to bring mentors and mentees together