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Create to Cope
create to Cope is a creative mental health project supporting young people aged 12–18 through art, journaling, and guided group expression. Designed for those facing anxiety, isolation, or low confidence, the program offers a safe, inclusive space to explore emotions and build resilience. By blending creativity with wellbeing tools, we aim to reduce mental health stigma and help participants develop healthy, lasting coping strategies.
Young people aged 12–18, especially those experiencing anxiety, low confidence, or social isolation, will benefit from safe, creative spaces that support emotional expression, build resilience, and promote mental well-being through art.
Young people from ethnic and racial minority backgrounds will benefit from culturally inclusive creative sessions that support mental well-being self-expression, and identity exploration, helping to address barriers they may face in accessing support
The wider community will benefit through improved youth wellbeing, reduced isolation, and stronger connections between young people and local support networks.
Our wider reach—including families, schools, local partners.
We aim to directly support young people aged 14–18 years.
We aim to reach 700 young people
| Resource | Description | Quantity needed | When needed | How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONEY | needed for facilitators, materials, venue hire, outreach, and wellbeing kits to support 12–18s in creative therapy. | 22000 | 01/10/2025 | Donation funds workshops, materials, and staff to help 12-18ys reduce anxiety and build emotional resilience creatively. |
| VOLUNTEERING | We need experienced facilitators skilled in youth engagement, art therapy techniques, trauma-informed practice. | 10 | Flexible | Skilled facilitators deliver creative mental health sessions, helping teens express emotions and build coping strategies |
| PRODUCTS | Art kits, journals, and creative supplies needed to support emotional expression and wellbeing in teens. | Flexible | Art kits and journals support emotional expression, helping teens explore feelings and develop personal coping tools. |
We use feedback, surveys, session reports, and spreadsheets to track progress and improve delivery.