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about us
Lifesteps CIC is a community-based therapeutic intervention service committed to supporting young people, families, and the wider community across Basildon, Essex, and surrounding areas. We deliver holistic, early-intervention support through one-to-one life coaching, family intervention sessions, and wellbeing workshops designed to promote positive mental health and emotional resilience.
Vision
To guide young people and their families by providing the right steps at the right time, through early and holistic intervention that supports emotional wellbeing, resilience, and positive life outcomes.
Mission
To work alongside young people, parents, carers, and families to provide whole-family therapeutic support, life coaching, and wellbeing programmes that help them overcome challenges, strengthen relationships, and move forward with confidence.
SERVICES
Youth and Family Hub
The Lifesteps CIC Family Hub is a walk-in, preventative service supporting young people aged 5+ and their families. We offer early help with behavioural and emotional challenges through holistic, whole-family support. Families can access support directly or through referrals from schools, social care, police, and CAMHS—providing the right help at the right time.
Wellbeing programme
Our wellbeing programme provides foundational level of support aimed at assisting schools and educating students on various topics to help mitigate potential future challenges. We work on three key areas of youth development being personal, social and vocational development.
Role modelling programme
Our Role Modelling Programme is provides personalised support to young people at risk of permanent exclusion, gang involvement, exploitation, as well as tailored assistance for children in care and support for disadvantaged families.
We work collaboratively with children and adolescents facing emotional and behavioural challenges, along with those displaying complex needs.
Testimonies
If I didn’t have Julie as a mentor, I don’t know what my life would be like. She has transformed my life.
Mentoring programme
L - Female
Age 14
I wasn't planning on being alive, but with the support of my mentor H, she gave me hope and belief that i could achieve great things
Mentoring programme.
A - Female
Age 17
That presentation was amazing, living in Essex is different to London, however having the knowledge of what to look out for in relations to gang culture has helped us feel safe and also be able to tell our friends about what we learnt today. I don’t want any of my friends to get involved in gangs especially after today.
Students from Swayne school Rochford
I have learnt so much in these sessions; I now see the impact of having negative friends and how to safeguard ourselves in the community.
Wellness programme
Students from Basildon Upper acadamy
Lifesteps has made a remarkable difference in the lives of young people. One individual, who was previously reported missing around 30 times a month, has seen that number drop to just one since being paired with a dedicated mentor. This young person was at significant risk of gang exploitation, but having someone to talk to and provide guidance has truly transformed his life. The positive impact on both him and our team has been invaluable.
Officer from Essex police
The mentorship program offered by Lifesteps has significantly transformed the lives of our young people. Many students who once struggled in their education and faced challenges with conduct have successfully transitioned into full-time work or further education. This remarkable progress can be attributed to the dedicated mentorship provided by Lifesteps staff, who have made a lasting impact on their futures. We are proud to witness such positive change in our community.
Senior staff member CSS
These workshops have really change the lives of our young people, its just sad its only for 6 weeks, so many other young people are in need of these workshops.
Teacher from Upper academy
"Over the past few years, my family has faced numerous challenges, but the support from Lifesteps has been invaluable. Knowing that my child is cared for by dedicated mentors has brought us immense comfort. Raising my son has been a difficult journey, yet the guidance and support from Lifesteps have transformed his life positively, ultimately benefiting our entire family."
Parent
We are pleased to have reached over 1000 young individuals and established collaborations with more than 10 educational institutions.
