Youth services

See how our youth clubs and adventure playgrounds are managed.

Information about our five adventure playgrounds where you can play on rope swings and climbing frames and meet other children and young people.

Find out about the five youth clubs in the borough that provide activities to entertain, educate and support young people.

The Government has confirmed that the holiday activities and food programme will continue to be funded by the Department of Education in 2025.

Access specialised support that addresses the current needs of young people. Find out about our one-on-one mentoring services, mental wellbeing programs, and youth forums.

If your aged 16 to 18 (up to 25 with additional needs) and not in employment, education or training (NEET), you can get advise from Baseline.

If you are under the age of 25 and need help or advice with emotional wellbeing, sexual health or substance misuse, you can get confidential support from Insight Lewisham.

Your sexual health is important. Find out about sexual health services, get advice on sex, contraception and more.

Information about bullying, knife crime, drugs, relationships and staying safe online.

Find out what help you can get if you are under 18 and look after a close friend or family member.

Information for parents and carers of young offenders and for victims of crime.

Help and support for young dads in Lewisham.

The jumpstart to success is a free programme for young people aged 16-24 who are currently not in education, employment, or training.

See if you can get financial support with full-time or part-time study.

Find out about learning options for young people aged 14 to 19.

Find out about the young mayor, who represents the borough's young people, and learn about their role.

Earn money while you learn through our apprenticeship scheme.