A Heartfelt Thank You to The Pixel Fund for Supporting Young People’s Mental Health
We are deeply grateful to The Pixel Fund for awarding Portadown Wellness Centre a generous grant of £5,000 to support children and young people in our community.
Behind every statistic is a young life — a child who may be struggling with their mental health, feeling isolated, or facing challenges they can’t yet put into words. With this funding, we can offer more group therapeutic classes and fully subsidised counselling sessions — giving young people a safe place to talk, to be heard, and to heal.
From all of us, and on behalf of the young people whose lives will be touched by this generosity: thank you. 💛
What This Funding Makes Possible
With the support of The Pixel Fund, we can provide access to accredited therapists offering individual, group, and play therapy. These services help children and young people address emotional and psychological challenges, build resilience, and improve their mental health outcomes.
This year alone, our youngest client was a six-year-old boy — a powerful reminder of the importance of early intervention. We currently partner with six local schools, with an additional four already committed for 2025/2026, as well as supporting children from social housing and those with family members in the prison system.
Beyond Counselling: Therapeutic Activities
Our occupational therapy classes and creative programmes are designed to support emotional and mental well-being in a holistic way:
Pottery – develops motor skills, boosts creativity, and offers a calming, meditative practice.
Music Therapy – allows children to express themselves creatively, especially those with behavioural challenges.
Arts & Crafts – enhance self-esteem and encourage emotional expression.
Drama – helps build self-confidence and empathy.
Yoga – promotes mindfulness and emotional balance, aiding in anxiety management.
Horticulture – connects young people with nature, teaching grounding techniques and self-regulation.
These activities not only support mental health but also provide young people with vital life skills, creative outlets, and safe spaces for self-expression.
With The Pixel Fund’s support, we are determined to reach even more children and young people. Our goal is to expand our outreach and ensure that every child in our community who needs help can access it. By providing these vital services, we hope to promote resilience and support the long-term mental well-being of our young people.
From the bottom of our hearts — and on behalf of every child whose life will be brighter because of this gift — thank you for believing in them.