Treads focuses on the problems and issues that local young people face daily and provides free, unbiased and non-judgmental help and advice to individuals up to the age of 19 and up to 25 for those with Special Educational Needs.

Treads was established in 1994 to provide local teenagers and young adults with a safe and secure environment to seek help and advice on any subject. For over 18 years Treads has adapted to help young people in the most contemporary and relevant way and we are hoping to continue to do this. Treads is evolving.

Having recently re-opened in Blandford’s Market Place, Treads is excited about the next 20 years. With new developments and closer involvement with key advice and support services like CAB, Shelter and Blandford Job Club, we plan to offer more than ever before. Our intent is to provide a more efficient way of helping young people resolve difficulties by having ready access to professional advice in addition to the one to one key support offered by Treads staff.

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