Our Mission

Every young person deserves to be heard.

At Tal-KET-Out (TKO), we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to feel heard, valued and supported.

Today’s young people face many different challenges, including peer pressure, mental wellbeing, bullying, online influences, family difficulties and substance awareness. Sometimes they simply need a safe space where they know someone will listen.

TKO was created to provide that space.

Through honest conversations, creative activities and positive relationships, we help young people build confidence, recognise their strengths and make informed choices for their future.

🌟 OUR VISION

To create communities where every young person feels heard, valued and empowered to make positive choices before problems reach crisis point.

❤️ OUR VALUES

💜 We Listen

Every young person’s voice matters.

🧡 We Care

We treat everyone with kindness, dignity and respect.

🤝 We Don’t Judge

We create a safe environment where young people can speak openly and honestly.

⭐ We Build Confidence

We help young people recognise their strengths, believe in themselves and develop resilience.

🌱 We Inspire Hope

We encourage every young person to believe that positive change is possible.

🎯 WHAT WE AIM TO DO

Through engaging activities, discussion, creativity and practical learning, TKO aims to:

• Build confidence and self-esteem.

• Encourage healthy relationships.

• Raise awareness of the risks associated with substances, including ketamine.

• Support emotional wellbeing.

• Develop resilience and problem-solving skills.

• Encourage positive decision-making.

• Help young people identify trusted adults and support networks.

• Work alongside parents, carers, youth workers and community organisations.

🤝 OUR APPROACH

We believe young people learn best when they feel safe, respected and included.

We don’t lecture.

We don’t judge.

We listen.

We encourage conversation, reflection and positive choices.

Our sessions are designed to help young people explore challenges, understand consequences and build confidence in their ability to shape their own future.

🌱 WHY EARLY INTERVENTION MATTERS

Early intervention provides opportunities to build confidence, develop life skills and access support before challenges become more serious.

By encouraging honest conversations and providing practical tools, we hope to give young people the confidence to ask questions, seek help and make informed decisions.

🌍 WORKING TOGETHER

Creating positive change takes partnership.

TKO works alongside young people, families, youth organisations and community partners because we believe that every positive relationship can make a difference.

Together, we can help create safer, healthier and more hopeful futures.

💜 OUR PROMISE

We promise to:

💜 Listen with respect.

🧡 Welcome everyone without judgement.

🤝 Encourage positive choices.

⭐ Celebrate every step forward.

🌱 Help young people discover their strengths.

❤️ Remind every young person that they matter.

✍️ OUR MOTTO

Real Talk. No Judgement.

Your Pen. Your Story. Your Life. Your Choice.

📞 NEED SUPPORT?

If you’re looking for help or information, please visit our Get Support page.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.

For urgent medical advice, contact NHS 111.

Tal-KET-Out (TKO)

Founder: Shelley Wallis

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