Support for young people and families
HOPE Charity Project provides early intervention emotional wellbeing support for young people aged 11 to 18 and their families.
Our approach is about more than individual sessions. We want families to feel part of a supportive community where young people can build confidence, develop coping strategies and make positive connections, while parents and carers can find support too.
We believe it takes a village to support a young person. Our aim is to help families build that village, so they feel less alone and better able to move forward.
How our support works
Every family begins with a free parent or carer consultation. This gives us an opportunity to understand what is happening, discuss the young person's needs and decide whether HOPE is the right service for the family.
If we are not the most appropriate service, we will provide information or onward signposting wherever possible. All support is subject to availability, suitability and an initial assessment.
The support we offer
Please see below for more about each type of support. Tap or click any heading to open it.
One-to-one sessions for young people
Individual emotional wellbeing support for young people aged 11 to 18, at £30 per one-hour session.
Six-session support plan: £180
Twelve-session support plan: £360
Families can choose a six-session or 12-session support plan, depending on the young person’s needs. We ask for six sessions to be paid in advance. Where paying for six sessions upfront would cause difficulty, we can accept payment for three sessions at a time.
Payment arrangements will always be explained clearly before support begins.
Support for parents and carers
Parents, carers or other family members can also access up to three individual support sessions alongside the child or young person’s support.
These sessions cost £30 per one-hour session.
Funded places for low-income families
At HOPE, we remain committed to supporting families who may otherwise be unable to access emotional wellbeing support due to financial hardship.
As a small charity, we have a very limited number of free or subsidised places, dependent on available charitable funding and capacity. There is currently a longer waiting list for funded support than for our paid sessions.
Families whose young person receives Pupil Premium or benefits-related Free School Meals may be eligible to apply for a funded place. We will ask to see evidence of eligibility and will normally record that it has been checked rather than retaining a copy.
Where a funded place is offered, support will be agreed following a free parent consultation and may include individual sessions for the young person and family support where appropriate, up to a maximum of 12 sessions in total.
Eligibility does not guarantee a funded place, and the number of sessions offered will depend on the family’s needs, available funding and service capacity.
At the end of the agreed support period, we will review progress and provide appropriate onward signposting where needed.
If you would like to discuss whether funded support may be available for your family, please indicate this when completing our referral form.
Supportive Creative Group
Creative and supportive activities for young people in a small, welcoming group.
Our Supportive Creative Group is invitation-only and is offered as an additional part of support for young people already receiving services through HOPE. It is not available as a standalone service or for direct booking.
Session prices:
One session: £15
Three sessions: £45
Six sessions: £90
If the Supportive Creative Group would be beneficial for your young person, we will discuss this with you as part of their ongoing support.
Drop-in coffee morning
A friendly, welcoming drop-in for all mums across West Sussex.
Join us for a coffee, a chat and the chance to connect with other mums in a relaxed, supportive space.
Every Tuesday during term time, 9.30am to 12pm.
Free to attend, and no need to book, just pop in!
Mums Group
A welcoming and supportive space for mums whose children are currently receiving support from HOPE or have been supported by us in the past.
Come along for a chat, connect with other mums and enjoy some time for yourself.
Every second Wednesday of the month, 6.30pm to 8pm.
Suggested donation of £5.
Dads Group
A welcoming and supportive space for dads whose children are currently receiving support from HOPE or have been supported by us in the past.
Come along for a chat, connect with other dads and enjoy some time for yourself.
Every third Wednesday of the month, 6.30pm to 8pm.
Suggested donation of £5.
Community events
Community events and opportunities for families to connect.
Depending on individual needs and availability, young people may also be invited to join one of our supportive groups or creative activities. Participation in any group will depend on suitability, available spaces and the needs of the young person.
Cancellations and non-attendance
We understand that unexpected situations happen. However, regular cancellations make it difficult for us to support families effectively and prevent other young people from accessing appointments.
For paid support, we require at least 48 hours' notice of cancellation. Sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours' notice will normally be charged.
For funded support, support may end following three cancellations or missed appointments. Exceptional circumstances will always be considered fairly.
Important information
HOPE provides early intervention emotional wellbeing support. We are not an emergency, crisis or statutory mental health service. If a young person is in immediate danger, call 999. For urgent medical or mental health advice, call NHS 111.
Get in touch
If you would like to find out whether HOPE could support your family, please complete our referral form. A member of the team will contact you to arrange a free parent or carer consultation.
02/09/2026