Thr1ve Social Prescribing for Young People

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Thr1ve Social Prescribing for Young People offers short-term, personalised support to help young people aged 14–25 connect with their communities and access the things they need to improve wellbeing. Delivered by a team of specialist link workers, the service combines one-to-one support and small group sessions to help you find activities, education or training, volunteering opportunities and other local services that suit you. The aim is to reduce loneliness and isolation, build confidence, and help you feel more connected to your community. The service is youth-focused and uses a person-centred approach, tailoring the plan to your interests, goals and needs. What you can expect includes: a trusting relationship with a link worker, a personalised plan based on what matters to you, and chances to engage with community activities or services at a pace that works for you. The Thr1ve team works with young people aged 14–18 and young adults aged 19–25 (no formal diagnosis required; additional support needs accepted). Referrals are welcomed from self-referrals, parents or guardians, school nurses, GPs and other professionals supporting the young person. Areas covered include Chesterfield, Glossop, Buxton, North-East Derbyshire, Bolsover, Amber Valley and Derbyshire Dales, with prioritisation for vulnerable groups such as care leavers, young people not in education, employment or training (or at risk), young carers and young adults, and those with refugee or asylum seeker status. Referrals can be made via the Make a referral to Thr1ve page linked from the service page. There is no fixed timeframe; most young people have around eight meetings with their Link Worker, though this can vary. Cost information is not stated on the site, so the service is listed as Paid. The programme emphasises discussing access barriers and providing support to overcome them, including travel or confidence barriers. Access may involve accompanying you to initial visits to community groups or services to ensure you feel safe and welcome.