Guidance that prepares you for a better future.
Where young people find Safety, Care, and Hope.
Welcome to Third Hand Youth Services. Based in High Wycombe, we provide a secure, nurturing, and recovery-focused home for children and young people aged 8–18 with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
Rooted in trauma-informed and attachment-aware practice, we blend skilled relational care with structure, warmth, and developmentally informed experiences.
Our Mission
Our mission is to lay the foundation for long-term wellbeing and resilience by providing therapeutic care, supporting education, building life skills and encouraging community involvement.
Where young people find Safety, Care, and Hope.
Welcome to Third Hand Youth Services. Based in High Wycombe, we provide a secure, nurturing, and recovery-focused home for children and young people aged 8–18 with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
Rooted in trauma-informed and attachment-aware practice, we blend skilled relational care with structure, warmth, and developmentally informed experiences.
Our Mission
Our mission is to lay the foundation for long-term wellbeing and resilience by providing therapeutic care, supporting education, building life skills and encouraging community involvement.
CALL US 0333 123 4558
A nurturing foundation for Young people.
CALL US 0333 123 4558
A nurturing foundation for Young people.
Explore our services.
Third Hand Youth Services provides support and protection for children,
young people, and adults across England.
Therapeutic Living
We provide trauma-informed daily care, recognizing that past experiences shape present behavior. Our approach uses profound empathy and consistency to create a secure, predictable environment. View More +
Education Support
Our Education Support is crucial for stability and growth. We actively collaborate with both local schools and virtual schools to maintain educational continuity. Our focus is squarely on improving attendance and achievement. View More +
Life Skills Development
We empower youth through Life Skills Development, teaching practical, essential routines for adult life. This includes key areas such as hands-on cooking, effective budgeting, and crucial self-care practices. View More +
Emotional & Mental Health Support
We prioritize overall well-being by providing robust Emotional & Mental Health Support. This includes facilitated access to CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) and seamless integration of focused therapeutic input. View More +
Community Engagement
Our approach strongly encourages Community Engagement, helping young people develop positive social connections. We actively support them in joining local clubs, activities, and networks. View More +
Future Planning
Effective Future Planning is foundational to successful transitions. We dedicate time to preparing young people for the challenges of adulthood, focusing on achieving true independence or successful reunification. View More +
Explore our services.
Third Hand Youth Services provides support and protection for children,
young people, and adults across England.
Therapeutic Living
We provide trauma-informed daily care, recognizing that past experiences shape present behavior. Our approach uses profound empathy and consistency to create a secure, predictable environment. View More +
Education Support
Our Education Support is crucial for stability and growth. We actively collaborate with both local schools and virtual schools to maintain educational continuity. Our focus is squarely on improving attendance and achievement. View More +
Life Skills Development
We empower youth through Life Skills Development, teaching practical, essential routines for adult life. This includes key areas such as hands-on cooking, effective budgeting, and crucial self-care practices. View More +
Emotional & Mental Health Support
We prioritize overall well-being by providing robust Emotional & Mental Health Support. This includes facilitated access to CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) and seamless integration of focused therapeutic input. View More +
Community Engagement
Our approach strongly encourages Community Engagement, helping young people develop positive social connections. We actively support them in joining local clubs, activities, and networks. View More +
Future Planning
Effective Future Planning is foundational to successful transitions. We dedicate time to preparing young people for the challenges of adulthood, focusing on achieving true independence or successful reunification. View More +
Take the vital step in fostering mental resilience.
Frequently asked questions?
Q: How do I know if I have a 'mental health problem'?
A: You may have a mental health problem if you experience changes in your thinking, mood, or behaviour that are causing you distress or making it difficult to cope with daily life for a prolonged period. This could include extreme sadness, persistent worry, significant changes in sleeping/eating habits, or withdrawing from friends.
ThirdHand Youth Services is dedicated to the mental health of children and young people. We offer helplines for parents and professionals, provide services, information and resources to empower young people and ensure they get the support they need.
Mental health refers to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Everyone has mental health, just as everyone has physical health.
While we provide the direct, daily, and therapeutic care for the young person in our home , we welcome contact from families and professionals. Our ultimate goal is often to prepare the young person for reunification, which requires collaboration and communication with the relevant social work teams and, where appropriate, the family.
We offer several services, including Life Skills Development (budgeting, cooking, self-care), Education Support, and Future Planning (preparing for adulthood, independence, or reunification).