The Maccas project was created in memory of a young man called Tom McCauley, who sadly took his own life at the age of 19 in August 2012.

Tom’s family wanted to set up the Maccas Project in memory of Tom in the hopes that other young people can get the support they need with early intervention and appropriate signposting.

The Maccas Project offers a range of mental health workshops for children and young people, aged 11-18. 

The group workshops highlight the importance of mental health and getting the right support as early as possible. They also provide a safe, confidential space where young people can speak one-to-one with the mental health practitioners delivering the workshop if they need additional support.

The primary service is delivered through two early intervention workshops we call ‘Maccaszone’. The zones are split according to the age groups, 11-13 and 14-18. Both support groups are interactive, where we offer young people access to mental health interventions, peer support and a safe confidential space to allow a one-to-one session with a practitioner should they need it.  

If you would like to learn more about the project or any of our workshops please email maccasproject@nsmind.org.uk.