02/06/2026
🎉 Happy 1st Birthday to Youth in Mind (YIM)! 🎉
Today, we celebrate one year of supporting children, young people, and families across the Bradford and Craven districts through our Youth in Mind (YIM) project.
Over the past 12 months, we have had the privilege of walking alongside incredible young people as they have faced challenges, built resilience, achieved personal goals, and developed new ways to manage and regulate their emotional wellbeing.
In our first year:
✨ 2,616 therapeutic and support sessions attended
✨ 80.6% of young people showed reliable improvements in their goals by the end of support
These outcomes reflect the dedication of our team and, most importantly, the courage, commitment, and determination of the young people and families we work alongside every day.
💙 "Working at YIM has been an absolute privilege. I have been fortunate to be part of a compassionate and dedicated team whose commitment to hearing, empowering, and advocating for young people is truly inspiring. The young people we work with are extraordinary. Their resilience, courage, and ability to overcome challenges never cease to amaze me. It has been an honour to be alongside them in their journey, support them, and witness their growth and achievements." – Carly
💙 "It has been very rewarding and a privilege to see young people achieve their set goals and to help them find ways to regulate their emotional wellbeing. The 12-session model is unheard of in the mental health space, so we are truly given the opportunity to make a lasting difference." – Salma
💙 "I have had the privilege of working with many families as an SFP as part of Invictus Wellbeing within the YIM therapeutic and counselling pathway supported under MIND. Many families have found support, help, and new ways of being with one another because of this free service. It’s a privilege to be part of the team and support children, young people, and their families." – Esther
Over the last year, YIM has become a trusted source of support for young people and families across Bradford and Craven, providing a safe space to be heard, understood, and empowered. We are incredibly proud of the positive impact this service has had and grateful to every young person, parent, carer, partner organisation, and team member who has been part of the journey.
Together, we're building brighter futures for children, young people, and families across Bradford and Craven.
Here's to another year of listening, empowering, supporting, and helping young people thrive. 🌟
