We know that navigating life with care experience can come with unique challenges and looking after your mental health is a big part of that. That’s why we’re proud to announce a new feature on our Care Leaver Apps: the Mental Health Hub, developed in partnership with The Mix, the UK’s leading digital charity for 16–25-year-olds. 

The Mental Health Hub is available for young people and right at their fingertips, 24/7. It is a dedicated space within our Care Leaver Apps where users can explore over 125 articles on key topics around mental health and wellbeing, including: 

• Anxiety 

• Depression 

• Stress 

• Self-esteem 

• Eating disorders 

• And much more 

All the content is young-person-focused and written by the team of advisers and volunteers at The Mix, ensuring it is co-produced relevant, respectful, and easy to understand. 

Mental health support shouldn’t be confusing or hard to access. The Hub is designed to break down complex topics into clear, empowering advice, helping care leavers feel seen, supported, and confident in taking the next step, whatever that may be. 

The Hub is already live on the Bridges App, built for South Gloucestershire Council, who shared: 

“The Mental Health Hub will be a helpful online toolkit for young people to access via our Bridges App. It’s full of easy-to-understand resources that make learning about mental health feel less overwhelming. Whether you’re looking for support, tips, or just want to understand your feelings better, this toolkit will be a great place to start." 

With a keyword search tool and annual updates from The Mix’s trusted team of advisors and practitioners, the Hub is more than just a static library. It’s a living, growing resource, tailored to the evolving needs of care experienced young people.

Also available as part of the new Pocket PA App built for Camden Council, we will be rolling The Hub out across more local authorities in the coming months. 

By partnering with The Mix, we’re making sure that every care leaver has easy access to trusted mental health support: anytime, anywhere.