MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN
Miles For Smiles Strategy
MILES FOR SMILES.... Supporting the mental health of children in Berks, Bucks, Herts, West London, Surrey and surrounding areas.
When miles for smiles was first set up the aim was quite simple:
To raise money to fund private mental health therapy for children.
In 2022, 18.0% of children aged 7 to 16 years and 22.0% of young people aged 17 to 24 years had a probable mental disorder. In children aged 7 to 16 years, rates rose from 1 in 9 (12.1%) in 2017 to 1 in 6 (16.7%) in 2020.
Sadly, child and adolescent mental health services are under-resourced to the point of refusing patients.
We are obviously grateful for all donations. We measure funds in 'sessions' ie £20 pays for one highly subsidised session with one of our therapists. Click the box above for more details and ways to give.
We are always interested to hear from qualified therapists that can spare some time to help the cause by donating their time for as low a cost as possible.
Our mission is simple, to fund mental health therapy and support for those being denied it currently. We are usually able to book a first session of therapy within 48 hours of being contacted.