Essex Youth Service: Young People's Social Prescribers
Social prescribers are youth workers who work with young people over 6 to 8 sessions to identify 'what matters to you'. Our job is to help co-design a 'social prescription' action plan with you which might include guidance in social situations, increasing your social connection in the community, and helps you to achieve your goals. We work with community groups and GPs to take referrals, but if you would like to self-refer please do get in touch!
Do you want some mental wellbeing support for something that's stressing you out? Would you like some help in accessing a community group or activitity for something you're interested in but don't know where to start? Are you worried about your future and don't know what options are out there for you? Or don't know where to start at all and think this sounds like something you could benefit from?
Who can use this service?
Young people aged 11-17 in Basildon or Brentwood in need of support who live in the following areas:
Basildon (wards): Lee Chapel North, St Martins, Fryerns, Pitsea South East, Pitsea North West, Vange, Nethermayne
Brentwood: Hutton North West (ward), East Ham Estate, Railway Square and Rollason Way
How are services delivered?
After an initial assessment, we usually work with young people on a one-to-one basis.
We often work out of our youth centres in Basildon and Brentwood and out in the community, but location can be discussed.
Social.Prescribers@essex.gov.uk
07717 867587
Brentwood Youth Centre 15A, Shenfield Road
Brentwood
CM15 8AG
As required
Essex Youth Service, 16/20 Southernhay
Basildon
SS14 1EL
As required