Sunlight Youth Cafe in richmond
The Young People Service helps young adults to deal with challenging life experiences and helps them to learn how to live healthy independent lives. We offer activities and events that enable young adults to feel connected, protected, uplifted and part of a community.
Support Groups
Neurodiversity support
What we offer
The Sunlight Youth Cafe delivers a range of weekly activities and quarterly events to educate, include, and inspire young people.
- Individual counselling.
- Support groups dealing with topics such as mental health, neurodiversity, self-esteem, and goal setting.
- Mindfulness techniques including yoga, meditation, and conscious use of social media to preserve mental and emotional wellbeing.
- Therapeutic art activities.
- Sports and physical activities.
- Healthy Living and Nutrition.
- Education, Training and Employment.
- Support and advocacy with welfare benefits and debt issues.
What we aim to achieve
We want to provide an opportunity for young adults (18 to 25) to connect with each other, and work together, to improve their lives both mentally and emotionally. We aim to help young people find their own unique voice and feel empowered to live independent, confident, and fulfilling lives.
Through the programme we strive to teach new life skills, reduce disconnection and loneliness, build confidence and resilience, improve employment potential, and most importantly help young people look forward to the rest of their lives.
For more information, please email sunlightcafe@cdars.org.uk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I access the programme if I am experiencing a mental health crisis?
If you are in crisis please contact us at info@cdars.org.uk for further guidance.
Do I have to attend the programme in person?
The Sunlight Youth Cafe activities are delivered both face-to-face and via online platforms such as Teams, Zoom and Whatsapp.
What are the Sunlight Youth Café opening times?
The Sunlight Youth Cafe is open on:
Mondays: 6 pm - 9 pm (Online and In-person)
Tuesdays: 12 pm - 9 pm (Online and In-person)
Wednesdays: 12 pm - 6 pm (Online)
Thursdays: 1 pm - 9 pm (Online and In-person)
Fridays: 12 pm - 4 pm (Online) and 6 pm - 9 pm (In-person)
Saturdays: 12 pm - 9 pm (Online and In-person)
Sunday: 12 pm - 6 pm (Online and In-person)
Please note: If support is required during out-of-office hours, our crisis cafe is open everyday of the week, weekdays from 6 pm - 11 pm and weekends/bank holidays from 12 pm - 11 pm.
What happens at an assessment?
Before you can use our services, you must attend an initial appointment (often known as an ‘assessment’). Assessments can be done either face to face, or over the phone. A member of the Young People service team will ask you some questions to gain an understanding of your current circumstances and needs, to identify how best to support your wellbeing journey.
How to join?
If you are interested in participating in the Young People program, please email: sunlightcafe@cdars.org.uk or text/whatsapp us +44 7939 348560/+44 7494 132111 for an initial assessment appointment.
Who can access the service?
The programme is open to young people between the ages of 18-25, that are residents of Merton, Sutton, Wandsworth, Kingston, or Richmond.
The programme is fully inclusive regarding gender, sexuality, and ethnicity. We also ensure the programme is wheelchair accessible.
Timetable
Young People Service Timetable
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Group: Young Persons Fellowship Group- Every Saturdays
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Group: Creative Hub- Every Saturdays
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Group: Neurodiversity group- Tuesdays (referral only)
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Group: Neurodiversity- Once a month on Saturdays (referral only)
If you would like to join any group, please send an email to sunlightcafe@cdars.org.uk