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The Hive: Annual report 2023-2024

Two people sit in the garden terrace of Catch22's The Hive service

“The Hive has definitely helped my mental health. Having a place where I can socialise and meet new people has been very beneficial. ​​

“The workers are all friendly and attentive, which makes the space welcoming, and the workshops are all great too.” 

– J.T., service user aged 19

Catch22’s The Hive is a mental health and wellbeing service that supports young people aged 16-24 in Camden, London.

The service provides help and advice on matters such as:

  • mental health and wellbeing, 
  • managing anxiety and depression,
  • personal development, 
  • sexual health, 
  • education, 
  • employment, 
  • substance misuse, and
  • signposting to other services where appropriate. 

Many young people who visit The Hive each year have multiple complex needs – they may be facing homelessness after leaving care, substance misuse, traumatic childhood experiences or general anxiety and depression. 

The Hive delivers a flexible and holistic service that quickly adapts to the young person’s individual needs through one-to-one mentoring sessions, a social hub with workshops and activities, sexual health outreach clinic and an employment support hub. 

Our approach considers each young person as a whole – focusing on key areas that support positive mental healthand wellbeing:

  • friends and family, 
  • routines, 
  • activities, 
  • basic needs, and 
  • professional networks. 

We listen and ensure that young peoples’ voice are heard and provide help and advice on key matters.

Partners​

The Hive is delivered in partnership with:

  • Camden Council,
  • Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust,
  • Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust,
  • Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust,
  • The Anna Freud Centre
  • The Brandon Centre, 
  • The Winch, and 
  • Fitzrovia Youth in Action.
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