Mental Health Support For Children

Response Counselling Service 13-18 years

response leaflet

Response  Counselling  are  based  in  Birkenhead, they work with young people aged 13-18

with moderate to severe issues including repeated self harm, suicide ideation, not attending school and high levels of anxiety.
There counsellors are all qualified and are members of BACP.( British association for counselling and Psychotherapy. )
We offer sessional counselling 6/8 sessions and also SSCs single session counselling.
Referrals are taken over the phone Tel: 0151 666 4123.

They also have a drop in for any young people under 18 who are overwhelmed and need a safe space and a listening ear.
This can be provided at the point of need not availability. This is staffed by youth workers and supported by the Response Counselling Team and is jointly funded by the ICB and Wirral council.
No referral is needed.
Opening hours are Monday to Friday 2-6
tel:0808 196 4147

Emergency-ring 999

Present at Arrowe Park Hospital Liaison and psychiatry.

CAMHS advice and duty line 0151 488 8453

24 hour mental health line 03003033972 any age.

Wirral CAMHS

To access our 0-18 CAMHS service, please speak to a GP, social worker, or any other health professional. They will be able to make a referral if they think our service can help. You can also submit a self-referral for a young person on the MyMind website. Please note, we are able to accept self-referrals from parents / carers (on behalf of a young person) or from young people directly if they are over the age of 16.

The 0-18 Wirral CAMHS team is a community based specialist service providing mental health assessments and  evidence based psychological treatments for children and young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, which is where mental health difficulties are having a significant impact upon day to day functioning. 

Our aim is to provide a service that works in partnership with families/carers, is person and family centred and is focused on the needs of the child/young person. We offer assessments and treatment based on goals identified by the family, adopting a multi-agency approach for children & young people presenting with the following concerns:

• Anxiety and depression, for example phobias, social anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), where there is a  significant and enduring impact on the young person’s daily life.
• Trauma. This covers both ‘single event’ Post-Traumatic Disorder and ‘developmental trauma’ where there is a significant impact on daily life.
• Emotional dysregulation with significant instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image and mood and impulsive behaviour or significant self-harm.
• Eating disorders, in partnership with the Cheshire and Merseyside Adolescent Eating Disorder Service (CHEDS).
• Attachment disorder – having a significant impact on family and social functioning.
• Suspected Psychosis – Many young people have puzzling experiences (for example, voice hearing) as part of another mental health issue (e.g. anxiety) and we work with these young people, focusing on the core mental health need. However we also work with/signpost to the local Early Intervention Team where symptoms of psychosis are evident

For young people with difficulties that may be linked to Autism, ADHD, Conduct Disorder or Oppositional Defiant Disorder we only offer assessment and interventions where there are co morbid moderate to severe mental health difficulties.

We do not offer treatment or other assessments for Autism, ADHD, Conduct Disorder or Oppositional Defiant Disorder where there are no co-morbid mental health difficulties and will signpost for assessment to local pathways or support to other agencies. However, young people with Autism, ADHD, Conduct Disorder or Oppositional Defiant Disorder will be offered treatment for additional  moderate/severe mental health problems.

Wirral CAMHS 0-18 Team

Birch Centre, Derby Road, Birkenhead, CH42 0LQ

Tel: 0300 303 3157 Monday to Friday 9 to 5pm

Please click  the  link  to  access the  service https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/my-mind/getting-help/referrals-cwp-camhs/request-help-wirral-camhs

WEB

Tel:  0151 653 3771

WEB Merseyside is a community-based service provider that has provided support women and girls (since 1993) and men and boys (since 2010) with complex needs. WEB’s aims are to provide a high-quality service to such women, men, and children which:

• Provides time, space, and flexible support to help them regain confidence and self-esteem
• Opportunities to explore personal choices to support their personal growth.
• Promote opportunities for personal growth and skills development to enable them to get more from life.

WEB does this in a variety of ways, including one to one therapeutic counselling for both adults and children; one to one listening appointments; weekly group activities to promote improved confidence, self-esteem and reduced isolation; therapeutic group work to support people to explore their feelings in a safe, secure and non-judgemental environment and early help family support, empowering families to make positive changes, providing them with the tools they need to face life’s difficulties.

The Hive

The Hive, Wirral Youth Zone

Wirral Youth Zone, named by young people as ‘The Hive’, is a purpose-built facility for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with disabilities. Young people from across Wirral have access to fantastic facilities for a cost of £5 for an annual membership and 50p per visit. The Youth Zone provides a safe environment where young people can come and enjoy themselves and enables young people to raise their aspirations and confidence to create a happier and healthier generation.

Community support

Telephone: 0151 705 8000

Email: enquiries@thehiveyouthzone.org

LGBTQ Support

The HIVE LGBTQ+ Support

‘Work It Out’ is a support group for young people aged 14-18 years old who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or questioning their sexuality or gender identity.

The group is currently co-delivered by The Hive and Brook Young People and we meet on a weekly basis at The Hive.

As it is a closed group the times and days are confidential until an induction has taken place with each new member.

If you are interested in joining or would like to refer a young person please email LGBTQ@thehiveyouthzone.org for referral/ induction.

Hatch

Hatch is here to make sure that you have emotional wellbeing support

Everybody has ups and downs in life and goes through challenging times, it is a natural part of life, and these things having an effect upon the way we feel is perfectly normal.

But much of the time we are not born with the innate ability to cope with these things on our own.

This is where we can help. Hatch provide 1-1 sessions to help develop a range of skills and strategies that can have a positive impact on your mental health and wellbeing. Our volunteer mentors support you to complete a computerised CBT skills intervention that explores which things work best for you. CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which sounds pretty intimidating! What it actually means is learning a way of thinking that helps us face tough times in a positive way!

HATCH support Wirral Young People aged 11 – 16

Mobile:

07518330949

Email:

info@hatchmerseyside.co.uk

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