I am a child/young person
- NewsMental health and emotional wellbeing news for children & young people
- Calendar of eventsFind out about events and activities you can get involved with.
- Need AdviceThoughts, feelings and behaviours
- ThoughtsMy thoughts and my mental health
- FeelingsHow I feel and my mental health
- Actions & behavioursMy action and behaviours and my mental health
- SituationsSituations you might be experiencing and how to manage them
- General apps & websitesIncluding sleep and anxiety
- Relaxation apps & websitesApps and websites that can help you relax
- Moods Apps & websitesPositively manage your mood and how you’re feeling
- Advice & support for 16-18-year-oldsA range of services that can help you with your mental health and emotional wellbeing.
- Advice & support for 18-25-year-oldsA range of services that can help you with your mental health and emotional wellbeing.
- Student servicesA directory of local and national services to support your mental health
- Student self-careTips for looking after your mental wellbeing
- Exam WellbeingHelp and advice for young people managing the exam season
I am a parent/carer
- NewsMental health and emotional wellbeing news for parents & carers
- Difficult or Traumatic EventsOur partners are here to support children, young people & their families with their emotional & mental health needs.
- Calendar of events and trainingEvents to get involved with and access free, bitesize training
- AnxietySupporting your child with anxiety
- Low mood and depressionSupporting your child with depression and low mood
- Eating Problems and Disorders in Children and Young PeopleSupporting your child with an eating disorder
- Suicidal thoughtsSupporting your child experiencing suicidal thoughts
- Self-harmSupporting your child if they are harming themselves
- Support groupsGet involved with local groups to support your child’s mental health
I work with families
- NewsMental health and emotional wellbeing news for professionals
- TrainingFREE training opportunities for professionals working with children and young people in Liverpool
- ACEsUnderstanding Adverse Childhood Experiences and trauma-informed practices
- ResilienceTools and techniques to build resilience in children and young people
- Kinship KidsKinship carers look after a family member’s or friend’s child in their own home.
- UNCRCThe United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
- FilmsA range of films exploring different subjects around mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Workforce ToolsTools and resources for professionals working with children and young people
- Self-harm toolkitA multi-agency self-harm practice guidance to support practitioners to keep children safe
- Liverpool’s Children in CareSupporting mental health and emotional wellbeing of children and young people living in care in Liverpool
- Child or Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse (CAPVA)Challenging and harmful behaviour by a child towards their parent or caregiver.
I work in education
- NewsMental health and emotional wellbeing news for education
- Liverpool’s Whole School ApproachExploring the city’s approach to mental health in schools
- Education Mental Health TeamsA range of providers/services that deliver across the pathway
- ResourcesResources and information to help teaching staff to recognise early signs of mental health issues
- Mental health policiesDownload an editable version of the Liverpool schools’ mental health and emotional wellbeing policy
- REACTTraining to support young people in schools with their mental health and wellbeing.
- ROCKET resilience championsA one-day, interactive course aimed at primary-aged children.
- TOTEM: Peer Mentoring CourseAn interactive, award-winning peer mentoring offer for secondary schools focusing on mental health.

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Additional Contacts

Liverpool Mental Health Support Integrated Offer

Based on the Levels of Need Framework, this webpage provides pathways for children and young people at different stages, depending on their mental health need.

Liverpool Mental Health Support Partners –

Make an online referral to Liverpool Mental Health Support for Children and Young People

Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text message support service for anyone feeling overwhelmed or struggling to cope.

Alder Hey Crisis Care – 24/7, call 111 Option 2

Kooth – provides free, safe and anonymous online support for young people.

Samaritans – Call any time, day or night for free on 116 123

PAPYRUS – is the UK Charity for the prevention of young suicide.

For PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK, call 0800 068 4141 (open 9am-10pm on weekdays, 2pm-10pm at weekends and bank holidays).

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Course Documents

CAMHS Case Studies Facilities for Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services

Films

Useful Websites

Mental Health Act

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Detainment under the Mental Health Act

Cheshire & Wirral Indigo Ward

Sunflower House – Alder Hey Children’s Hospital Trust

Ancora CARE :: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Being Sectioned for 11 to 18 year olds

Being Sectioned – The Mental Health Act

Being An Informal Patient – 11 to 18 year Olds

Beth’s story: What is it like to be sectioned?

Being Treated in Hospital – A Parent’s Guide

An insight into hospital education for young people admitted for mental health problems

Discharge Planning & Aftercare from Tier 4 Care

Serious Case Review – North Yorkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership

Blackpool Judgement

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