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.🥧
Are you aged 18-24 and not in Employment, Education or Training?
Are you looking for your next step? ⭐
Join Middlesbrough Employment Hub and our partners at our “New Year, New Horizons” Event. This is a chance to meet local employers, training providers and support services ready to help you find opportunities and build your future as we move into 2026.
The event will take place at Middlesbrough Town Hall on Wednesday 14th January 2026 between 12pm and 3pm.
To fast track your admittance at the event we recommend you complete the registration form in advance, this can be found using the link below:
Link: https://forms.office.com/e/W97RLEWrWa
The aim is to provide something for everyone aged 18-24. The event will be able to help if you are looking for:
- Job Opportunities (From Middlesbrough Council, DWP, Army, RAF and more)
- Different training options
- Employability support
- Work experience and Volunteering opportunities
- Support with Mental Health, Housing, Autism and more
Can’t wait to see you there!
31/12/2025
It’s been an amazing two weeks , 6 events , 150 plus meals , 1000’s of laughs , friendships made and kindness shared.
These events could not have been done without the kindness and generosity of our local community 🥰 special thanks to our amazing volunteers and Staff , our friends at Red Balloons, Catalyst, and Stockton council and multi bank.
Thank you all for making so many people’s Christmas special 🥳🥰😘❤️🎉
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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: