Be there for children in urgent need of expert mental health support

Make a difference to young people's mental health by donating to Place2Be and supporting our work in schools.

Rebecca's story*

Children feeling overwhelmed and not knowing how to get the help they need is heartbreaking, and deeply worrying. Together, we can be there to help them.

Rebecca was referred to her school’s Place2Be counsellor by her teacher, who noticed that Rebecca often talked negatively about her body and distanced herself from friends. Using art to work through her feelings of not being good enough for her family and friends, Rebecca painted different colours and circles to represent her life.

To begin with, the circles were all very dark. As her counselling progressed, Rebecca started painting more bright circles and talking about how she could build positive connections with her friends and family.

Since receiving counselling with Place2Be, Rebecca’s relationships have improved and her confidence has grown.

*Name has been changed and a model used to protect the identity of the yount person supported by Place2Be. Donations made through the Big Give's website between 2 June and 31 July will be matched, up to £20,000.

Your support can transform the lives of children and young people

Over 75% of children and young people need access to mental health support services that they’re not receiving. That’s where you come in. Your gift can help provide one-to-one counselling for children and young people who need it.

After having one-to-one counselling, 91% of 11-to-18 year olds had improved mental health.

Your donation could help another young person access this vital mental health support.