Making friends and getting involved in the community?
Having and making friends is important but it can be difficult. You might:
- get nervous about meeting new people or;
- worry what people might think about you
This is very common. Some people have lots of friends. Others have 1 or 2. Some people prefer to spend time on their own, and that is fine too.
There are lots of things to do in the local area. Take a look at our events and activities section and the Essex Youth Map.
Have your say and make a difference in the local area
There are a number of ways to have your say on things that matter to you. Here are some groups:
- Southend City Youth Council
- Voices of the East
- Traverse Group
- Southend SEND Multi-Schools Council
- Learning Disability User Voice Group
Find out more on our engagement and co-production page.
Travel
If you are using public transport, you may like to check out the Travel Essex app. The app provides information on routes and gives real-time bus and train information.