About Us

A safe space to go and grow

Our four community teams across Wakefield District help young people explore their strengths and overcome their obstacles. Our workers will listen to you to find out what’s going on, with no judgement.

Our Story

Future SELPH provides targeted support to young people aged 16 to 25 experiencing difficulties with their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Funded by the NHS in Wakefield District and delivered by the voluntary community sector, the service supports young people at risk of “falling between the gaps” of statutory services, such as those on waiting lists for other services or at the early stages of social, emotional or mental health challenges.

Through prevention and early intervention, the service has supported over 700 young people to date since its pilot project back in 2021 and full launch in 2022.

Why Future SELPH?

The name is based around Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, a motivational model in psychology outlining four essential human needs that lead to ‘self-actualisation’, – reaching your full potential. It is based on a pyramid of increasing importance. We adapted the model, added in ‘happiness’ and turned the pyramid into a circle of needs. The first letters of each of the needs forms the word SELPH!

Security and Safety 

Esteem: Prestige and feeling of accomplishment

Love and belonging needs including social needs

Physiological needs: food, water, warmth, rest

Happiness: sense of wellbeing and contentment

Our Community Teams

The Youth Association

  • 1-2-1 initial support and advice (online and in-person)
  • Group activities
  • Skills workshops e.g. speaking with confidence, personal budgeting, independent living
  • Work on personal development plan and personal goals

SMaSH Self-management and self-help

  • 1-2-1 initial support and advice (online and in-person)
  • Group activities
  • Support network to improve your health and wellbeing and live well with a long-term health condition

Rycroft Leisure

  • 1-2-1 and group support and advice (in-person)
  • Skills workshops, meet new friends and volunteering opportunities
  • Support for you whilst on waiting lists for other services

St George’s

  • 1-2-1 and group support and advice (in-person)
  • Skills workshops and volunteering opportunities
  • Support for you whilst on waiting lists for other services