Early Support for Children's Mental Health
At Bright Paths, we believe in providing timely access to the support children need when they need it.
Through 1:1 mentoring, engaging group workshops, and a range of other services, we equip children and young people with the tools they need to build lifelong coping skills and thrive.
For a Brighter Tomorrow, Today!
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Bright Paths builds bespoke intervention plans to suit individual circumstances and abilities that support their mental health and emotional wellbeing. By working closely with parents, carers and schools, our holistic approach nurtures lasting behavioural changes.
As a result of our work, we see a steady increase in young people’s:
- Overall improved emotional wellbeing
- Increased self-awareness and self-esteem
- Greater emotional regulation
- Development of positive coping strategies
- Encouragement of a growth mindset and positive outlook
- Promotion of positive relationships with peers and adults
- Empowerment to seek help and support when needed
- Reduction in behavioural issues and conflicts
BrightPaths have been absolutely amazing. I was struggling to get support for my son.. but we were allocated Simone who has been absolutely fantastic. From the first session where my son wouldn’t engage much at all to now where he is getting the benefit of fun and interactive sessions which he happily engages in, there has been huge progress. Simone has been absolutely brilliant. She has been so patient with him and has really tried to get to know him on a deeper, more personal level to base the sessions off his interests. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough!!
Parent of Y.E.S. Mentee, 2024
Who we help
At Bright Paths, our mission is to help as early as possible, bridging the gaps left by local services and offering children the opportunity to express themselves, tackle challenges, and develop the skills needed to thrive. Serving Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Luton, our services cater to children aged 6-18 (or 24 if SEN).
Our primary focus lies in early intervention, providing crucial assistance to students struggling with social, emotional, and emerging mental health issues, as well as challenging behaviour. We aim to nip potential problems in the bud, preventing minor concerns from snowballing into larger ones.
While our services are open to all, we prioritise referrals for vulnerable children who may struggle to access support elsewhere. This includes those from backgrounds where mental health disparities are prevalent. At Bright Paths, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young people, their families, and the wider community. Through early intervention and personalised support, our goal is to illuminate pathways toward positive mental health and well-being for all.
Contact usImpact statement
Since 2021, we’ve witnessed children not only building resilience and self-esteem but also developing life-long skills to manage their emotional well-being. We take great pride in the remarkable impact we have achieved so far!
Full Impact Statement93%
found our support helpful or very helpful*
92.7%
felt support would make a difference in their lives*
77%
showed improvement across three or more subsets in pre/post-assessment scores
91%
demonstrated statistically significant improvement in the emotional section of impact assessments
97%
made progress towards SMART goals
500 / 30
children and young people / schools helped
* Figures based on children and young people who fully engaged and completed a student evaluation form in their last session.
Thank you to our amazing funders and partners!
As a non-profit organisation, all our proceeds are reinvested into our services to benefit local children and young people.
Your support is crucial in helping us extend our reach and improve the futures of more young people who are struggling to access the support they need.
Make a Donation via PayPal
Your PayPal donation supports children and young people who need early emotional and neurodivergent-friendly help. Whether it’s a one-off gift or a monthly contribution, your support provides mentoring, resources and safe spaces for children who often can’t access support anywhere else. Every gift matters, and bigger contributions help reach more families who are waiting for help.
Supporting a child can be as simple as sending the tools they need. The wishlist includes items used directly in sessions, workshops and take-home packs, from sensory tools and fidget items to art supplies and emotional regulation resources. Everything you choose goes straight to a child or young person, helping them feel safe, calm and understood.
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Volunteering with BrightPaths is about making a real difference. Whether you want to support children directly or contribute your skills behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you.
We particularly value volunteers who are parents who’ve seen their children struggle with mental health or unmet needs in school, people who understand the challenges young people face fitting into neurotypical norms, or those who have faced challenges themselves and want to turn that experience into positive change.
If you have the passion, time and skills, we can always find a way for you to help and for us to support your growth too.
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