Whole School Approach News

23 May 2019

Trailblazer Twenty-four pilot primary schools have now signed up to host twelve trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and mental health leads from each school have attended a training session around making referrals into the service. The practitioners (EMPHs) will be providing low-level interventions for children showing early signs of anxiety, low-mood and mild depression. […]

‘Resilience – The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope’

30 April 2019

Following on from the huge success of the previous four Liverpool screenings of ‘Resilience – The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope’ We are delighted to announce screening number five. Just under 300 people have attended the previous screenings in Liverpool.

Youth Action (YPAS) celebrates Transgender Day Of Visibility (TDOV)

26 April 2019

On Sunday 31st March 2019 THE Action Youth (YPAS’s trans* youth group) took part in an event to mark international Transgender Day Of Visibility (TDOV) at The Museum of Liverpool.

GYRO to host Art Activist & Being Proud Awards

26 April 2019

On Saturday 18th May 2019 GYRO (YPAS’s LGBTQ+ Youth Group) will be hosting the Art Activist and Being Proud Awards 2019 at Liverpool John Moores University Campus IM Marsh in Aigburth. The event acknowledges the International Day Against Homo/Bi/Transphobia (17th May) and links the themes from this year’s LGBT History Month, which is Peace, Reconciliation […]

SKY – weekly sessions

26 April 2019

SKY at YPAS offers a Safe, friendly and engaging space for young people aged 16-25 years to participate in both Informal and formal sessions. Whilst considering the presenting needs of the Group, sessions require full participation and are delivered with the aim of enhancing self-esteem, well-being, Independence and self-reliance. 1-2-1 Support is also available for […]

Rock Pool – ACEs Recovery Toolkit

27 March 2019

An opportunity for professionals to take part in the ACEs Recovery Toolkit Training Programme Two programme dates:  25th – 27th  February 2020 27th – 29th April 2020 Venue: Merseyside Youth Association

National Schools Neurodiversity Week

25 March 2019

ADHD Foundation will launch the UK’s first National Schools Neurodiversity Week in May. The campaign invites every school to simply take a pledge and offer some form of celebration in schools to highlight the intelligence, success and employability of those school children who have special educational needs.

YPAS Recruitment Opportunities

25 March 2019

The Young Person’s Advisory Service (YPAS) is a Liverpool based charity that provides a wide range of support and therapeutic interventions to address the mental health and emotional well-being needs of children (5-15 years), young people (16-25 years) and families.