Posted on: 4 February 2026

This week is all about you and the places that make you feel safe, supported and yourself.

The theme for this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week is “This is My Place”, a chance to think about where you feel like you belong. That might be your local youth café, a group you go to after school, or even just somewhere you can chill and be heard.

Across Surrey, there are a range of spaces where young people can hang out, chat, get support and feel accepted. Scroll down to find out about some of the cafés, youth clubs and friendly drop-ins that our partners provide. 

The Hideaway Café

A friendly after-school drop-in, open to any young person aged 11-18 and is free. Young people can take advantage of discounted food and drink, enjoy activities & games, relax with friends or chat to a Youth Worker. All young people are welcomed and accepted.

Open: Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday (term-time only), 3:30 – 5:30pm
Location: Allen House Gardens, Guildford
Ages: 11-18

Find out more about the Hideaway Cafe

BFree Café

  • Open: Monday–Friday, 3:15–6:15pm (term time)

  • Location: All Saints Church, Kingston Road, Leatherhead, KT22 7BT

  • Ages: 11–17

  • A vibrant drop-in space with games, creative activities, and supportive youth workers ready to listen.

BYouth Café

  • Open: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 4:00–6:15pm (term time)

  • Location: St Nicolas Pastoral Centre, Church Road, Bookham

  • Ages: 11–17

  • A relaxed, positive environment where young people can socialise, try something new, or just hang out.

Find out more about the BFree and BYouth cafe's

WAVES

A term-time drop-in youth club for young people aged between 11-17. In this relaxed club, young people can talk about their mental health and explore different coping strategies. The clubs take place at locations across Surrey.

Find out more about WAVES youth groups

LGBTQ+ youth group

This group is a safe space for young people aged 11-18 who identify as LGBTQ+ to get support and make new friends. It is also open to young people with special educational needs aged up to 24.

Find out more about the LGBTQ+ youth group
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