New ADHD offer in Liverpool

13 February 2026

ADDvanced Solutions Community Network (ASCN) is delighted to share its new offer for Liverpool families whose child or young person has ADHD. They will work directly with families and deliver additional learning opportunities that complement their Liverpool offer, with a greater focus on ADHD.

Liverpool’s 11th NOW Mental Health Festival for Children and Young People

13 February 2026

More than 300 children and young people from across Merseyside took to the stage this week at the Epstein Theatre for Liverpool’s eleventh annual NOW Festival. Over three evenings, audiences were treated to powerful performances centred around the theme of Mental Health and the Environment.

New Bitesize Training Launched to Strengthen Support for Children in Care

15 January 2026

New Bitesize training has been launched for social care professionals, designed to strengthen understanding of the universal mental health offer available to all children in care and to provide timely updates on new developments across services. The training will act as a practical refresher for professionals, helping ensure that no child’s changing needs go unnoticed […]

Strengthening Collaboration to Improve Young People’s Mental Health Outcomes

15 January 2026

How can CAMHS, education providers, and health and social care departments work together more effectively to improve the mental health outcomes of children and young people?

Buy tickets for the NOW Festival 2026

6 January 2026

  Children and young people from across Merseyside will take part in the 2026 NOW Mental Health Festival during Children’s Mental Health Week. The annual festival is organised and directed by Merseyside Youth Association’s (MYA) RAISE Mental Health Promotion Team, in partnership with Liverpool’s Children and Young People’s Mental Health Support Partnership NHS Cheshire and […]

A chance to share your views on children and young people’s mental health support

31 December 2025

We want to hear from parents, carers and families across Cheshire & Merseyside about a draft one-year Children & Young People’s (CYP) Mental Health Plan for 2026/27.

Cheshire & Merseyside CYP Mental Health Plan 2026/27 Stakeholder Engagement Plan

31 December 2025

Children, Young People & Family/Carer Feedback

Seasonal Support Opening Hours

18 December 2025

Throughout the festive season, support is available if children and young people need to speak to someone about their mental health and emotional wellbeing. If you need crisis support, call 111 and select the mental health option. Click on the images below to enlarge