LifeLine’s Jo† joined LifeLine’s SW!TCH programme at a pivotal moment in her life. When we first met Jo, she was quiet, withdrawn, and disengaged from activities. She had isolated herself in her bedroom and struggled to connect with her family. Her friendships were negatively influenced, and she had previously gone missing when she ran away from home with a friend. She had also been truanting from school, often skipping classes with that same friend.Our first step was to establish a trusting relationship. Jo was paired with a mentor who focused on her preferences and interests. Through engaging, positive mentoring sessions, we aimed to encourage Jo to step out of her shell. It wasn’t long before Jo agreed to attend a half-term activity of Laser Tag. It was a significant moment for her, as she attended alone and, in doing so, built new, positive friendships.With the support of her mentor, Jo also received career guidance, which helped her focus on her aspirations to study Sports Science at college. She was provided with information about local college open days and encouraged to attend, which she did enthusiastically.One of the key activities that helped Jo blossom was attending girls’ football on Fridays. She...