Free coaching and support for 16-30 year olds in Teesside.
27/04/2026
SAFE is all about you! 👑
Come along to a chilled, welcoming space in Stockton where you can make friends, build confidence, and just be you!
This group is ran and led entirely by other young people and does not have a set menu.
Whether you’re into movie marathons, arts and crafts, gaming, food challenges, deep chats, trying something new, or just having a laugh, SAFE is open to all ideas. If you’ve got something you’d love to try… tell us!
Come as you are, everyone starts somewhere, and you’ll be welcomed from the moment you walk in
⏰When? - Every Thursday 12-2PM
📍Where? - Starfish, 6-8 Yarm Road, TS18 3NA
❓Who? - Anyone aged 16-30 with a TS postcode
24/04/2026
Thank-you Tegan! ⭐️
The Starfish Academy team had a wonderful surprise from one of our wonderful young people yesterday - Chocolates and flowers! 🤩
The help we provide is because we care so much and genuinely want to help shape the young people of Teesside! We never expect rewards for the work we do to help but, we'll definitely accept the chocolates 😇
(It was either Karinas eyes closed or Colleens for this post🤣)
10/04/2026
Thanks to the incredible support of our funders, we’ve been able to keep the Place to Be at Starfish open. Every evening Mon to Fri 5 til 8pm we offer a drop-in service for those in the local community who are struggling with their mental health. We provide a safe space, emotional support and community connection.
Thank you to Catalyst Community Transformation Fund, Banks Grassroots Fund, Stockton on Tees Council, and the Bloom Fund. Your partnership fuels real change every day, and we couldn’t do it without you!
12/03/2026
SAFE is all about you!
Come along to a chilled, welcoming space in Stockton where you can make friends, build confidence, and just be you!
Think of it like a homely hang out, no pressure,no expectations, just good vibes and people who get it! ✨️
We hope to see you there! 🥳
10/03/2026
Our Art Group
We have been planning some changes to our Art Group and updating the Art Room
For those who would like to know more we are holding a update session tomorrow at 10am Wednesday 11th March in Starfish
See you then 🎨🧑🎨🖼️
10/03/2026
🌟 Thank You to Co-op from Starfish! 🌟
We’re delighted to share that Starfish Wellbeing Art Group (SWAG) has received £500 so far from the Co-op Local Community Fund. A huge thank you to everyone who has selected us as their cause — your support is making a real difference to our community💙
If you haven’t chosen a cause yet and would like to support us, you can still help!
We’re part of the Local Community Fund, and Co-op Members can raise funds for our project by choosing Starfish Wellbeing Art Group (SWAG) as their cause.
Every time Co-op Members shop, a small amount goes towards their chosen community cause. Your support helps us continue providing creative wellbeing opportunities through art. 🎨
Thank you for supporting our community! 🌍💙
04/03/2026
Join us every Thursday 12-2PM ⭐️
@ SAFE
Make connections, memories, and new friendships!
We hope to see you soon!
❕️16-30 ONLY❕️
We’re excited to invite you to like and follow and support our brand-new page! 🎉
This is where we’ll be sharing updates, behind-the-scenes moments, info on our groups and so much more!
Your support means everything to us — and we can’t wait to grow this community with you! 💙
Starfish Services Limited Charity no 1146237. Our aim is to improve the lives and outcomes for people in our communities using lived experience and peer support.
20/02/2026
SAFE Group
Every Thursday 12-2pm
@ Starfish
Come by, meet some new faces, and make lasting connections ✨️🥳
19/02/2026
❕ Important Notice ❕
The PlaceToBe that runs Monday-Friday 5pm-8pm will be closed for a week from the 02nd March and will re-open as usual on the 09th March.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause
The Starfish Team x
10/02/2026
Thursday 12th February is the official launch for our new Women's Group! 😇
The group will be running every very Thursday 12pm - 2pm
A weekly space to connect, share, and enjoy conversations with others.
No need to book. Open to all women over 18. See you there!! 🥳
03/02/2026
Good food and great company go hand in hand! 😎
Men's Pie Club every Friday 9.30am - 11.30am @ Starfish
Men’s Pie Club is a relaxed, no-fuss space to connect, have a laugh, and share great food - all while making pies together.🥧
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Contact The Practice
Send a message to Starfish Health & Wellbeing Stockton:
Here at Starfish YEI, we offer compassionate, one to one support that helps you overcome your barriers through the development of your personal and professional skills; supporting you to attain meaningful employment, education or training. We understand that your mental wellbeing is important, and as such offer to guide and direct you toward various support services, including community based activities and talking therapies / mental health support.
“You may feel a lack of confidence or self- esteem, talk to us, tell us about yourself, you are unique, and we know we can help you.” - Peter Mayes, Starfish YEI Coordinator
Where are we based?
Currently, we have two bases, one in Hartlepool (In Hartlepool and East Durham Mind) and one in Stockton (on Yarm Road). But we can also work with people from all across the Tees Valley.
In order to join our programme, you must meet the following criteria:
Not currently in any kind of paid work (including self employment)
Not currently in formal education (College, university, training)
Currently live within the Tees Valley
Must not have done a YEI Pathways before. (If you’re unsure, don’t be afraid to ask!)
Must be aged 15 - 29 years old
What we offer:
FREE one to one coaching with a personal adviser, helping you to plan your future and reach your potential
Support in exploring life’s opportunities, helping you to find a vocation that matters to you!
Support in identifying and addressing the barriers preventing you from moving on in your life (Emotional Wellbeing)
Access to our In-House training courses, including a Level 2 ‘Supporting People in Recovery’ accredited qualification (Mental Health Course), Microsoft office skills, Interview skills (including last minute support for those unexpected interviews!) , presentation skills and the new BUILD programme that covers life skills, employability and relationships, all ran by our dedicated trainer!
Job search / application and CV writing support
Community based activities and peer support
At Starfish YEI, we understand that the road to progression is paved at your own pace. We offer continuous support, meeting with you once a month, or even more often as and when needed. We can also be contacted during any business hours via the YEI Email
( YEI@sfhw.co.uk ) Further ensuring that your support needs are met promptly.
If you are interested, please feel free to drop us an email, or leave your name and number with our main office, contactable on 01642 672987 and we will be sure to book you in for an initial chat!
Please note that while we are linked to health and wellbeing services, we are NOT ourselves a Mental Health Organisation. If you feel you are in need of urgent or crisis support, please contact:
