Platform for Life

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Platform for Life We offer free, easy to access counselling, art & play therapy to low-income families in Blacon, Lache & Kingsway experiencing mental health issues.

We focus on strengthening family relationships & creating more stable, nurturing environments for children

Happy ! 💜💚Today we’re thinking about how important it is for everyone to have a place to talk about their mental health...
10/10/2026

Happy ! 💜💚
Today we’re thinking about how important it is for everyone to have a place to talk about their mental health - honestly and without judgement. If you need to talk to someone, today or any other day, here are three 24/7 services you can contact:

⭐️ CHILDLINE - call 0800 1111 if you’re 19 or under.
⭐️ SAMARITANS - call 116 123.
⭐️ SHOUT - text SHOUT to 85258.

We continue to be amazed by our superstar fundraiser Faron! Having suffered a nasty leg injury a few weeks ago, it looke...
07/10/2026

We continue to be amazed by our superstar fundraiser Faron! Having suffered a nasty leg injury a few weeks ago, it looked like he wouldn't be able to take part in the this weekend. But he's recovered sufficiently that he's going to give it a go.

Please, please support him if you can! https://www.justgiving.com/page/faron-coathupe-3

“Artwork can hold or symbolise more difficult emotions that the client may not yet have the vocabulary to express, or ma...
07/10/2026

“Artwork can hold or symbolise more difficult emotions that the client may not yet have the vocabulary to express, or may still be learning how to understand, communicate, or process.”
- PfL Art Therapist 🎨

Anyone - in any situation, in any community - should be able to access mental health support. 💯
03/10/2026

Anyone - in any situation, in any community - should be able to access mental health support. 💯

Ben & Clare’s story - a mother and son increasing their understanding of one another through counselling. 💫
30/09/2026

Ben & Clare’s story - a mother and son increasing their understanding of one another through counselling. 💫

The stats show us that services like ours are needed more than ever. Consider following, sharing, donating or gifting us...
27/09/2026

The stats show us that services like ours are needed more than ever. Consider following, sharing, donating or gifting us an item on our Amazon Wish List to help us broaden our reach, and help more young people in their time of need 🥰

Big thanks to Aphra and everyone involved in this fantastic fundraising event.
23/09/2026

Big thanks to Aphra and everyone involved in this fantastic fundraising event.

Some feedback from schools we’ve partnered with across Chester - delivering mental health support to children and young ...
22/09/2026

Some feedback from schools we’ve partnered with across Chester - delivering mental health support to children and young people. 💙

Attention! 📣 Tomorrow, on the 17th of September, our staff members will be switching phone contracts. As a result, pleas...
16/09/2026

Attention! 📣

Tomorrow, on the 17th of September, our staff members will be switching phone contracts. As a result, please be aware that our phone lines might be a bit patchy over the next day or two while we sort everything out.

If you’re unable to get through to us via phone, we’re always reachable via email. Contact [email protected] if you need us 😊

Address

Unit 8, Parade Enterprise Centre, Blacon
Chester
CH15HN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441244394535

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