Guiding pathways to stronger wellbeing

Routes 2 Change is a Community Interest Company (CIC) based in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Our mission is to empower people to understand what impacts their wellbeing, and build the confidence and practical strategies needed to create sustainable change - independently and for life.

Why it is important

1 in 5

people report experiencing a common mental health problem (like anxiety and depression) in any given week in England.

Liubertiene et al. (2025)

About 1 in 5

children and young people aged 8 to 25 in England have a probable mental health problem.

NHS Digital (2023)

Nearly half

of adults with a common mental health problem are currently getting treatment in the form of talking therapies, medication or both.

Clery et al. (2025)
How we can help

Practical, everyday support

Strategies that work in everyday life - not just in theory. We equip people with tools and understanding that evolve with them over time.

Support

Support programmes which provide valuable, practical tools to enable sustainable wellbeing. These early intervention programmes are person-centred focusing on what is meaningful to the individual.

Learn more about Taking Action

Training

Evidence-informed training that builds a shared understanding of wellbeing - giving teams, groups and communities the confidence and capability to support themselves and each other.

Learn more about Train-the-Trainer

Workplace wellbeing workshops

Our workplace wellbeing workshops help organisations take a proactive approach to employee health by equipping colleagues with knowledge, skills, and practical strategies.

Learn more about workplace wellbeing workshops

CONNECT Framework

Support that reaches people early, within the communities and environments that shape their mental health - preventing difficulties from escalating and helping people thrive.

Learn more about the CONNECT Framework
Our core values

Built with people, not for them

A team of people working creatively together with ideas and building blocks
1

Empowerment over dependence

We empower people to understand and shape their own health and wellbeing - building confidence, capability and independence, so change lasts beyond our support.

2

Partnership, not control

We work alongside people, not over them. We guide, support and collaborate - because stronger outcomes are built with people, not for them.

3

Practical, everyday support

We focus on strategies that work in everyday life - not just in theory - and equip people with tools and understanding that evolve with them over time.

4

Whole-system awareness

Mental health is shaped by environments, systems and relationships. We challenge and influence these factors to create conditions where people can truly thrive.

5

Ownership and accountability

We support people to take ownership of their wellbeing - encouraging responsibility, agency, and the belief that change is possible and sustainable.

Our vision
“To build communities where people of all ages understand their mental health, feel confident shaping it, and develop the lifelong skills to manage it with independence, insight, and ownership - supported by the relationships and environments that help them thrive.”
Confidentiality

A safe, respectful and trustworthy space

Two people holding a heart together

We are committed to creating a safe, respectful and trustworthy environment for everyone who engages with our training, coaching and wellbeing support services. Information shared with us is treated as confidential and is only used to support your learning, development and wellbeing.

We will not share your personal information with anyone outside the service unless you give clear consent for us to do so. The only exceptions are situations where we have a legal or safeguarding responsibility to act - for example, if we believe that you, or someone else, may be at risk of harm, or if we are required to share information by law. Wherever possible, we will discuss these concerns with you before any information is shared.

For group training or group coaching, we ask all participants to respect one another's privacy and to keep personal stories or contributions within the group.

All records are stored securely and handled in line with data protection requirements.

Contact us

Start the conversation

Whether you're exploring training, coaching or early intervention support, we'd love to hear from you.

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