Secondary school students across Hounslow are being given the opportunity to define the identity and programming of a new mental health resource opening in the borough. The initiative, titled Think Well, is a dedicated youth hub scheduled to launch this summer at Beaver’s Children’s Centre in Cranford. Unlike traditional medical facilities, this space is designed to offer a relaxed environment where young people can access support without the pressure of a clinical setting.
As part of the local activities for Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from 11–17 May, Hounslow Council has opened a creative competition. Students are invited to submit original logo designs that reflect the hub’s mission of fostering positive mental health and community wellbeing. The winning entry will serve as the primary inspiration for the final Think Well brand, and the designer will receive a £20 voucher for their contribution.
Youth-led identity for the Cranford wellbeing hub
The decision to involve local students in the branding process is part of a broader strategy to ensure the service remains relevant to its target audience. By allowing young people to lead the visual identity of Think Well, the project aims to reduce the stigma often associated with seeking mental health support. The hub is specifically aimed at secondary school-aged residents who either live in Hounslow or attend one of the borough’s educational institutions.
Entries for the logo competition must be submitted by Sunday, 24 May. Participants can enter by taking a photograph of their hand-drawn or digital design and uploading it through the official Let’s Talk Hounslow online portal. This digital-first approach ensures that the competition remains accessible to all students, regardless of their preferred artistic medium.
Non-clinical mental health support at Beaver’s Children’s Centre
The physical location of the hub at Beaver’s Children’s Centre in Cranford has been selected to provide a central, accessible point for the community. Once open, the facility will be free to access, removing financial barriers to wellbeing resources. The environment is being curated to feel more like a community lounge or a creative studio than a doctor’s office, which research suggests encourages higher engagement rates among teenagers.
Beyond the visual branding, the actual services offered within the hub are being co-designed with the youth population. This collaborative model means that the workshops, peer-support sessions, and social activities will be directly informed by what local young people say they need. By moving away from a top-down service delivery model, Hounslow aims to create a sustainable support network that evolves alongside the community it serves.
Co-designed wellbeing activities and workshops
The programming at Think Well will extend beyond traditional talking therapies. The hub will host a variety of activities intended to promote holistic health, including sports and fitness sessions, arts and crafts workshops, and life-skills training. These activities are designed to build resilience and provide healthy outlets for stress and anxiety.
During the initial phase of the hub’s development, feedback from local schools highlighted a demand for spaces that allow for both social interaction and quiet reflection. Consequently, the layout of the Cranford site will feature flexible zones that can accommodate high-energy group fitness as easily as focused creative projects. This versatility is central to the Think Well philosophy of supporting the diverse needs of Hounslow’s young population.
Local families and students interested in participating in the design process or learning more about the upcoming summer opening can find full details on the Let’s Talk Hounslow website. The project represents a significant investment in the borough’s preventative mental health infrastructure, focusing on early intervention and peer-led community building.
Source: London Borough of Hounslow
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