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.
Using PayPal, you can make a one-off payment or choose to make regular payments.
£5 allows us to provide take-home resources for a child from a disadvantaged background, and £15 would allow a young person to join a Bright Paths Workshop to build resilience, learn strategies to regulate their emotions and give them a brighter tomorrow… today.
We need certain equipment and resources to keep running engaging and effective sessions.
Our Amazon wishlist includes stationery, workbooks, journals, craft supplies and games that we use in sessions with the children we help, and can be viewed below.
Our Amazon Wishlist
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you prefer to make an alternative form of contribution, such as volunteering, becoming a funder or donating via bank transfer. Our email address is support@brightpaths.org.uk, or if you would prefer to speak directly, our phone number is 01234958493.
Alternatively, use our contact form and one of the team will get in touch.
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