WordPath creative writing for wellbeing programme for 16–24 year-olds
WordPath is a free creative writing for wellbeing programme for 16–24 year-olds living across South Yorkshire. It offers creative writing sessions and optional 1-to-1 mentoring for young people experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges (*see below).
Each week, you can join relaxed online workshops to write, share ideas, and build skills in a supportive space, plus monthly face-to-face drop-ins in Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster. 1-to-1 mentoring is also available for anyone wanting extra encouragement or guidance with creative, study, or work goals. WordPath is about building confidence & skills & connecting creatively with others.
The programme is rolling from November 2025 to March 2026 and we recommend joining us for at least 6 to 8 sessions. No prior experience is needed in creative writing, and we’ll talk to you about any individual needs you may have when you get in touch. We are neurodivergent and dyslexia-friendly and encourage young people to come and build their confidence in a supportive, relaxed and creative environment with none of the pressure that can come from formal learning environments.
*Who can join WordPath?
Young people aged 16 – 24 who have a self-reported or diagnosed mental health condition, and either:
1. are in education or employment but have had periods of absence
2. are struggling to enter the workplace
Self-referrals or referrals welcome from anyone working with or supporting young people who would benefit from this programme including GPs, colleges, schools and young people services and supporting professionals.
How to get involved
Drop us a quick email saying you’re interested in WordPath to: [email protected] (with your full name, age and where you’re based) and we’ll get back with a few questions and some further info on joining us. This is a relaxed, supportive programme focused on building confidence through creativity. If you have any questions, feel free to add them to your email.
Next dates:
The programme runs online on Zoom every Monday afternoon from 3rd November (excluding 29th Dec) from 2 to 3.45pm (to include a break)
Our next in person drop-ins (where you can come and say hello, find out more and ask questions) are:
Sheffield: 12th Nov 3.30 to 5pm
Rotherham: 13th Nov 3.30 to 5pm
Barnsley: 21st Nov 3.30 to 5pm
Doncaster: 5th Dec 3.30 to 5pm
With thanks to the South Yorkshire Health and Growth Accelerator Programme