Eating problems and disorders snapshots
24 June 2024
Members of Liverpool’s Eating Disorders Steering Group have collaborated to create a series of targeted support snapshots as part of the eating disorder pathway review.
Vacancy: EMHT Data Lead/Information Analyst
7 June 2024
The Liverpool Learning Partnership (LLP) are currently looking for a Data Lead/Information Analyst for the Education Mental Health Team programme.
YPAS Hope Hack Reflection Report: Revisiting the issues raised in Merseyside as part of the Hope Collective project 2023, what has changed?
6 June 2024
YPAS Peer Researchers Revisit the Hope Hack report to see if the issues raised remain prevalent around six key themes affecting young people in Merseyside.
New report on mental health provision for 16-25-year-olds in Liverpool.
21 May 2024
A report on mental health provision for 16-25-year-olds in Liverpool has been released. Led by Merseyside Youth Association’s RAISE Team, the extensive review was carried out in partnership with local mental health service providers. The team consulted with young people and the local workforce that works to support the 16-25 cohort.
YPAS Walk-In Support Hub
24 April 2024
YPAS Walk-In Support Hub (WISH) provides same-day mental health support for children, young people, and families in Merseyside. Formerly known as Alternative to Crisis drop-in, the service continues to offer the same support across all three hubs in Merseyside.
Growing Stronger: ACEs Training Opportunities
11 April 2024
Growing Stronger is a campaign developed in partnership with School Improvement Liverpool and the Liverpool City Council, with the aim of helping people of all backgrounds and ages within the local area build resilience for and protection from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). We will bring the strategy to life through three main goals: Preventing ACEs […]
Liverpool Whole School Approach (WSA) Partnership Releases Summary of Education Mental Health Support Review
13 March 2024
The Liverpool Whole School Approach (WSA) Partnership is pleased to announce the release of a summarised edition of the Education Mental Health Team Review report published in December 2023.
YPAS Successful In Securing Additional Mental Health Funding
13 March 2024
YPAS has been successful in securing additional funding from the Department of Health and Social Care. With this funding, thousands of children and young people will have earlier and easier access to mental health interventions at 24 hubs in local communities around the UK.
CAMHS Partners supporting new children’s mental health project
19 February 2024
Edge Hill University-led children’s mental health project wins huge funding boost Liverpool Learning Partnership, Alder Hey, Merseyside Youth Association, and Mersey Care are just a few of the partners supporting a new Arts-based research project that is being led by Edgehill University. A mental health project for children and young people which has won £2.5m […]
Children’s Mental Health Week
18 January 2024
This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week is about empowering young people to use their voices, share what matters to them, and encourage those around them to hear their voices. Our partners have compiled a programme of events and activities for children, young people and their families to get involved with.
Liverpool’s ninth children’s mental health NOW Festival
17 January 2024
Schools, community groups, and organisations working with children and young people across Merseyside will participate in the city’s ninth annual NOW Festival next month during Children’s Mental Health Week.
Liverpool Children’s Festival of Reading
24 November 2023
Get ready for a literary celebration! The Children’s Festival of Reading is happening from January 22nd to 29th, just before Children’s Mental Health Week (starting February 5th). All events are online, live-streamed, and free to LLP member schools. Schools that are not LLP members can take part at a small cost.
WSA Mental Health Lead Hub
13 October 2023
The new Liverpool Schools’ Mental Health Lead Hub is now live. This site is a ‘one-stop-shop’ for everything to facilitate your Whole School Approach, including a directory of services that can support your school.
YPAS Alternative to Crisis External Evaluation Report
12 September 2023
Young Person’s Advisory Service (YPAS) has offered a drop-in service from its Liverpool City Centre hub for over 55 years. It has considerable experience working with children and young people in high levels of distress and with complex needs.
Reviewing mental health provision for 16-25-year-olds in Liverpool
5 July 2023
As identified by the Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Board’s Strategic Partnership, a priority for Liverpool is to review and strengthen the current 16-25 mental health services provision and access. Merseyside Youth Association’s RAISE Mental Health Promotion Team has hosted a series of consultations with young people. The team also spoke […]
Local Offer LIVE 2023
7 June 2023
When: Wednesday, 5th July 2023. Where: Guild at the University of Liverpool In a partnership between Liverpool City Council and LivPaC, this year’s Local Offer LIVE will take place at the Guild at the University of Liverpool on Wednesday, 5th July 2023. This year’s Local Offer LIVE event is a great opportunity for parents, caregivers, and young people […]
Suicide Prevention Advisory Group: Students Wanted
5 June 2023
Merseyside Youth Association’s RAISE Team, in partnership with Liverpool City Council Public Health, Mersey Care and Champs Public Health Collaborative, are inviting students to join a new suicide prevention advisory group. The group will work with the team to explore and review the range of suicide prevention and safety plan training and resources currently available. […]
Mental Health Awareness Week in Liverpool: Public Health Department Update
15 May 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week, which is run by the Mental Health Foundation, is from 15 to 21 May, 2023, and this year the theme is Anxiety.
Mental Health Awareness Week
3 May 2023
On the theme of ‘anxiety’, this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is from 15 to 21 May On this page you’ll find details of events and activities to get involved with during Mental Health Awareness Week.
Coping with Exam Stress Support
3 May 2023
The RAISE Team, along with The Liverpool Learning Partnership and the Mental Health Support Teams, have produced some pre-recorded sessions for Year 11s and Sixth Formers based on the idea of Coping with Exam Stress. The short edit is 22 minutes long, and the longer edit is 36 minutes and contains some ideas for activities […]
