Uthink London Recovery Programmes

What is  London?

Rethink, a mental health charity, spoke to young people about what type of services they wanted. The idea was to create programmes that would engage and benefit young people.

Uthink London is based in ten boroughs including Southwark and they also provide information, guidance and support to allow young people to explore emotional health and well-being.

What programmes do they offer?

Uthink offer a range of programmes that focuses on recovery as well as involving interactive activities, multi-media and creative arts.

• Recovery Learning Programmes

This programme is especially designed for young people who have or are at risk of developing serious mental illness. Delivered over 8 sessions, the course aims to increase young people’s confidence, coping strategies, self esteem and communication skills through interactive activity.

• Mental Health Awareness Sessions in Schools

A school based session for 14-18 year olds offering information, advice and guidance in an interactive workshop.

• Leadership Programmes –

A two day training opportunities for graduates of the Recovery Learning Programmes – or can be undertaken independently – to offer young people opportunities to develop personal skills as well as the skills needed to enter employment, Media Volunteering, Campaigning & Activism

• Young Siblings Programmes

For siblings aged 14-25 – Tailor-made projects for young people who have a sibling with severe mental illness- includes leadership skills and educational workshops to support young people in their role.

 If you have any questions or would like to talk to someone about the programmes you can contact  Selena.Grogan@rethink.org or Kirstin.Maguire@rethink.org

There is also lots of information on the Rethink website from advice, tips, blog, share photos and loads of information about Uthink programmes!