This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re highlighting the support available to young people in Wrexham. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just need someone to talk to, there are services ready to help.
🏠 The INFO Shop: Your Local Support Hub
Located on Lambpit Street in Wrexham town centre, the INFO Shop is a free and confidential drop in service for 11 to 25 year olds. Staffed by friendly youth workers, it offers a safe space to discuss any issue, including mental health, relationships, housing, education, sexual health and more.
Services include:
- Youth Work Staff providing info, advice and guidance
- Counselling for ages 11–18 through the Outside in Counselling Service
- Drop-in session “Time to Talk” Thursdays 3-5pm.
- Youth Homelessness Prevention Service, supporting those at risk of homelessness before they reach crisis
- Sexual Health access to free contraception, advice, STI testing and more
- Second Voice Advocacy to help you get your voice heard
- In2change drug and alcohol support
📍 Visit them at Lambpit Street, Wrexham, LL11 1AR
📞 Call 01978 295600 or email infoshop@wrexham.gov.uk
💬 Outside In Counselling
This service offers a confidential space for 11 to 18 year olds to explore their thoughts and feelings. You can self-refer or have a trusted adult assist you. Referral forms are available at the INFO Shop or online.
Additional Mental Health Support in Wrexham
- CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services): Provides specialist support for under-18s experiencing mental health challenges. They offer early help, planned care, and urgent support.
- Advance Brighter Futures: A local charity offering group activities and one-to-one support to improve mental wellbeing.
- KIM Inspire: Offers community-based mental health support through group activities for all ages, including young people.
- YoungMinds Crisis Messenger: Text YM to 85258 for free, 24/7 support from trained volunteers.
- NHS 111 Mental Health Option: Call 111 and select the mental health option to speak with trained professionals any time.
🌐 Online Resources
- The Mix: Offers free, confidential support for under-25s via phone, webchat, and articles on mental health, relationships, and more.
💚 You’re Not Alone
Mental Health Awareness Week is a reminder that it’s okay to ask for help. Whether you prefer in-person support at the INFO Shop or online resources, Wrexham offers various services to support your mental wellbeing.
For an extensive list of support services here’s the QR code!
If you would like more information on this topic or you have questions please call into the INFO Shop or contact us on 01978 295600 / Instant message. If you leave us a message we will get back to you as soon as we can.
