#GoodMentalHealth
The #GoodMentalHealth category celebrates projects and organisations that are supporting children, young people and families’ to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
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And the winner is... The Reaching Families Project by CCP
This project provides intensive hands-on support for families who are struggling to cope or are affected by family breakdown, poor mental health, poverty, unsuitable housing, school exclusion and social isolation. They offer a comprehensive range of interventions based on the needs of the families.
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Finalists
Chi Wai Family Martial Arts Centre
This family orientated martial arts centre puts a large emphasis on creating a safe space for children to talk and share their feelings, as well as supporting them to build confidence through martial arts.
Essential Space CIC
Essential Space is a community interest company. It offers a ‘pay what you can’ counselling project for adults over 18 years who are struggling with their mental health and challenging circumstances. They also offer creative mentoring to children aged 8 and up, which is especially beneficial for young people who find that using words alone to express how they feel isn’t enough or too difficult.