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About Us
YPAS offers a wide range of support, wellbeing and therapeutic services for children, young people and families in Merseyside.
Established in 1966; YPAS is a charity that supports children, young people and families to address their mental health and emotional well-being difficulties.
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
Our mission is to improve the mental health and emotional wellbeing needs of children, young people and families in a non-stigmatized environment, that allows us to:
- > Deliver a wide range of support and therapeutic interventions
- > Reach children, young people and families as early as possible
- > Consistently monitor progress and change
- > Work jointly with professionals across health, education and social care
- > Include children, young people and families in the design and delivery of services
- > Ensure services and pathways are accessible
Our Vision
YPAS is of a diverse community where children, young people and families feel:
• Safe
• Valued
• Respected
• Included
• Motivated
We will listen, support and empower them to achieve this by providing high quality information, advice, guidance and therapeutic services.
Equality and Diversity
The Young Persons Advisory Service (YPAS) is a diverse community of staff, children, young people, parent/carers and families. YPAS welcomes all views and feedback from the communities it serves. YPAS is committed to providing and promoting equality and opportunities that allows everyone to be involved in shaping our services. By accessing our website you’ve joined the YPAS community and on the website you’ll find our Comments, Compliments & Complaints (CCC) form, which we would encourage you to share your thoughts about YPAS services and social media content.
YPAS’s recognise its accessibility limitations and has a strategy for addressing these limitations. YPAS sets annual quality objectives with comprehensive actions plans and dedicated task and finish groups. A copy of strategy is available on request from [email protected]
Our History
Established in 1966, YPAS has been delivering counselling services for over 50 years. From 1 counsellor working out of a small office, we now have a team of professionals working across 3 locality hubs in Liverpool, delivering a range of counselling, therapy and support services to Merseyside’s children, young people and families.
In 2016, YPAS celebrated its 50th year of providing mental health services to children, young people and families.
Our Timeline
- 2021
Our vision and mission never faulted and we continued to provide a wide range of needs led services to assist with recovery, strengthen resilience and build stronger communities.
Our vision and mission never faulted and we continued to provide a wide range of needs led services to assist with recovery, strengthen resilience and build stronger communities.
December 31, 2021 - 2021
2021 brought yet another year of the COVID pandemic. To ensure the mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties of children, young people and families continued to be met, YPAS’s priorities remained.
2021 brought yet another year of the COVID pandemic. To ensure the mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties of children, young people and families continued to be met, YPAS’s priorities remained.
December 26, 2021 - 2020
In response to the global pandemic of COVID-19; YPAS ensured its vital services to address the mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties of children, young people and families continued to be met.
In response to the global pandemic of COVID-19; YPAS ensured its vital services to address the mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties of children, young people and families continued to be met.
December 31, 2020 - 2019
YPAS embedded Wellbeing clinics in all Liverpool secondary schools
YPAS embedded Wellbeing clinics in all Liverpool secondary schools
September 10, 2019 - 2018
CAMHS providers delivering services from the 3 Community YPAS Plus Hubs
CAMHS providers delivering services from the 3 Community YPAS Plus Hubs
September 10, 2018 - 2017
YPAS embedded therapeutic services in all Liverpool primary schools (Seedlings Project) alongside PSS
YPAS embedded therapeutic services in all Liverpool primary schools (Seedlings Project) alongside PSS
June 18, 2017YPAS embedded therapeutic services in all Liverpool primary schools (Seedlings Project) alongside PSS - 2017
YPAS opened two additional community hubs in the North and South of the city
YPAS opened two additional community hubs in the North and South of the city
June 18, 2017YPAS opened two additional community hubs in the North and South of the city - 2016
YPAS celebrates its 50th year of providing mental health services to Liverpool’s children, young people and families
YPAS celebrates its 50th year of providing mental health services to Liverpool’s children, young people and families
June 18, 2016YPAS celebrates its 50th year of providing mental health services to Liverpool’s children, young people and families - 2015
Development of YPAS’s 2015 -2020 strategic business plan and operational delivery plan
Development of YPAS’s 2015 -2020 strategic business plan and operational delivery plan
June 18, 2015Development of YPAS’s 2015 -2020 strategic business plan and operational delivery plan - 2015
YPAS involved in the strategic development of the CAMHS transformation plans including CAMHS locality hubs & the Youth Mental Health Model
YPAS involved in the strategic development of the CAMHS transformation plans including CAMHS locality hubs & the Youth Mental Health Model
June 18, 2015YPAS involved in the strategic development of the CAMHS transformation plans including CAMHS locality hubs & the Youth Mental Health Model - 2015
Increased local provision – Looked After Children in Education (LACES) DfE funding secured with national 3rd sector partners
Increased local provision – Looked After Children in Education (LACES) DfE funding secured with national 3rd sector partners
June 14, 2015Increased local provision – Looked After Children in Education (LACES) DfE funding secured with national 3rd sector partners - 2014
Age broadened to 5–25 years. YPAS transgender project funded by Clinical Commissioning Group (CAMHS). Funding confirmed (CAMHS) IAG provision & (LCCG) GP Champs
Age broadened to 5–25 years. YPAS transgender project funded by Clinical Commissioning Group (CAMHS). Funding confirmed (CAMHS) IAG provision & (LCCG) GP Champs
June 11, 2014Age broadened to 5–25 years. YPAS transgender project funded by Clinical Commissioning Group (CAMHS). Funding confirmed (CAMHS) IAG provision & (LCCG) GP Champs - 2013
YPAS involved in the national CYP IAPT programme. IAG services funded by CAMHS. National GP Champs pilot launched with Brownlow Health Practice
YPAS involved in the national CYP IAPT programme. IAG services funded by CAMHS. National GP Champs pilot launched with Brownlow Health Practice
June 18, 2013YPAS involved in the national CYP IAPT programme. IAG services funded by CAMHS. National GP Champs pilot launched with Brownlow Health Practice - 2010
Introduction and consultation and shaping of future outcome measures relevant for both Liverpool’s voluntary and statutory sectors
Introduction and consultation and shaping of future outcome measures relevant for both Liverpool’s voluntary and statutory sectors
July 2, 2010Introduction and consultation and shaping of future outcome measures relevant for both Liverpool’s voluntary and statutory sectors - 2009
Strategic involvement with specialist CAMHS to address the redesign of Liverpool’s targeted & specialist EMWB provision (Emotional, Mental Health and Well-Being
Strategic involvement with specialist CAMHS to address the redesign of Liverpool’s targeted & specialist EMWB provision (Emotional, Mental Health and Well-Being
July 10, 2009Strategic involvement with specialist CAMHS to address the redesign of Liverpool’s targeted & specialist EMWB provision (Emotional, Mental Health and Well-Being - 2008
Increased provision of specialist LGBT services to address the younger age group (13 – 16 years)
Increased provision of specialist LGBT services to address the younger age group (13 – 16 years)
July 10, 2008Increased provision of specialist LGBT services to address the younger age group (13 – 16 years) - 2007
Increased partnerships with Schools, Colleges, Training Providers, Addiction, Children & Young People services including Connexions and Youth Offending Service
Increased partnerships with Schools, Colleges, Training Providers, Addiction, Children & Young People services including Connexions and Youth Offending Service
July 10, 2007Increased partnerships with Schools, Colleges, Training Providers, Addiction, Children & Young People services including Connexions and Youth Offending Service - 2007
Development of policies and delivery in accordance with the Every Child Matters and Youth Matters Frameworks
Development of policies and delivery in accordance with the Every Child Matters and Youth Matters Frameworks
July 9, 2007Development of policies and delivery in accordance with the Every Child Matters and Youth Matters Frameworks - 2006
CAMHS partnership is formed (YPAS, MYA, Alder Hey, ADHD Foundation, Spinning World (PSS) and Barnardos
CAMHS partnership is formed (YPAS, MYA, Alder Hey, ADHD Foundation, Spinning World (PSS) and Barnardos
July 10, 2006CAMHS partnership is formed (YPAS, MYA, Alder Hey, ADHD Foundation, Spinning World (PSS) and Barnardos - 2006
Featured on BBC Radio 5 Live, Granada Tonight, BBC Radio Merseyside, GMTV & Radio City as YPAS celebrates 40th year of working with children & young people
Featured on BBC Radio 5 Live, Granada Tonight, BBC Radio Merseyside, GMTV & Radio City as YPAS celebrates 40th year of working with children & young people
July 9, 2006Featured on BBC Radio 5 Live, Granada Tonight, BBC Radio Merseyside, GMTV & Radio City as YPAS celebrates 40th year of working with children & young people - 2006
2nd floor renovated into a counselling suite. Development of Self-Injury DVD made by young people: premiered at the 39th AGM held at the Adelphi Hotel
2nd floor renovated into a counselling suite. Development of Self-Injury DVD made by young people: premiered at the 39th AGM held at the Adelphi Hotel
July 8, 20062nd floor renovated into a counselling suite. Development of Self-Injury DVD made by young people: premiered at the 39th AGM held at the Adelphi Hotel - 2006
Utilizes additional building floors to accommodate the CAMHS funded staff and services. Achieves ISO9001 kite mark in recognition of the quality of services
Utilizes additional building floors to accommodate the CAMHS funded staff and services. Achieves ISO9001 kite mark in recognition of the quality of services
July 7, 2006Utilizes additional building floors to accommodate the CAMHS funded staff and services. Achieves ISO9001 kite mark in recognition of the quality of services - 2005
CAMHS strategy finalised and subsequent recruitment takes place. YPAS takes over the management of GYRO (Gay Youth ‘r’ Out)
CAMHS strategy finalised and subsequent recruitment takes place. YPAS takes over the management of GYRO (Gay Youth ‘r’ Out)
July 10, 2005CAMHS strategy finalised and subsequent recruitment takes place. YPAS takes over the management of GYRO (Gay Youth ‘r’ Out) - 2005
YPAS extends the age of the young people it supports from 16-25 to 10-25 years
YPAS extends the age of the young people it supports from 16-25 to 10-25 years
July 9, 2005YPAS extends the age of the young people it supports from 16-25 to 10-25 years - 2005
YPAS identified as the main third sector CAMHS delivery partner and begins negotiations for new service developments
YPAS identified as the main third sector CAMHS delivery partner and begins negotiations for new service developments
July 8, 2005YPAS identified as the main third sector CAMHS delivery partner and begins negotiations for new service developments - 2004
CAMHS review results: non-stigmatised services, 3rd sector involvement, governance structures, quality assurance systems, policies & protocols
CAMHS review results: non-stigmatised services, 3rd sector involvement, governance structures, quality assurance systems, policies & protocols
July 10, 2004CAMHS review results: non-stigmatised services, 3rd sector involvement, governance structures, quality assurance systems, policies & protocols - 2004
A review of CAMHS services is carried out in Liverpool, to identify a broader range of disciplines to address the mental health needs of children, young people
A review of CAMHS services is carried out in Liverpool, to identify a broader range of disciplines to address the mental health needs of children, young people
July 9, 2004A review of CAMHS services is carried out in Liverpool, to identify a broader range of disciplines to address the mental health needs of children, young people - 2002
Further successful funding to address engagement with hard to reach groups e.g. homeless and drugs and alcohol.
Further successful funding to address engagement with hard to reach groups e.g. homeless and drugs and alcohol.
July 10, 2002Further successful funding to address engagement with hard to reach groups e.g. homeless and drugs and alcohol. - 2001
YPAS expands and develops into a progressive organisation. Central to this growth is the person-centred approach at the heart of all service delivery.
YPAS expands and develops into a progressive organisation. Central to this growth is the person-centred approach at the heart of all service delivery.
July 10, 2001YPAS expands and develops into a progressive organisation. Central to this growth is the person-centred approach at the heart of all service delivery. - 2000
The next few years proves to be extremely busy for YPAS whilst it’s striving to address the high demand of citywide referrals.
The next few years proves to be extremely busy for YPAS whilst it’s striving to address the high demand of citywide referrals.
July 10, 2000The next few years proves to be extremely busy for YPAS whilst it’s striving to address the high demand of citywide referrals. - 1997
In addition to funding from the John Moores Foundation, the building (36 Bolton Street) is bequeathed to YPAS by John Moores
In addition to funding from the John Moores Foundation, the building (36 Bolton Street) is bequeathed to YPAS by John Moores
July 10, 1997In addition to funding from the John Moores Foundation, the building (36 Bolton Street) is bequeathed to YPAS by John Moores - 1997
Funding from Comic Relief, Children in Need, Local Authority, DAT & additional grants facilitated further services, (a drop-in, advice, & counselling services)
Funding from Comic Relief, Children in Need, Local Authority, DAT & additional grants facilitated further services, (a drop-in, advice, & counselling services)
July 9, 1997Funding from Comic Relief, Children in Need, Local Authority, DAT & additional grants facilitated further services, (a drop-in, advice, & counselling services) - 1996
Successful National Lottery capital funding, the ground floor is converted into a suitable space to broaden the delivery of YPAS’s services
Successful National Lottery capital funding, the ground floor is converted into a suitable space to broaden the delivery of YPAS’s services
July 10, 1996Successful National Lottery capital funding, the ground floor is converted into a suitable space to broaden the delivery of YPAS’s services - 1990
YPAS moves into permanent accommodation (2nd floor of 36 Bolton Street), due to high demand of services, additional need for further building space is noted
YPAS moves into permanent accommodation (2nd floor of 36 Bolton Street), due to high demand of services, additional need for further building space is noted
July 10, 1990YPAS moves into permanent accommodation (2nd floor of 36 Bolton Street), due to high demand of services, additional need for further building space is noted - 1989
YPAS temporarily relocates to the L8 Law Centre on Princes Road.
YPAS temporarily relocates to the L8 Law Centre on Princes Road.
July 10, 1989YPAS temporarily relocates to the L8 Law Centre on Princes Road. - 1987
YPAS becomes a company limited by guarantee.
YPAS becomes a company limited by guarantee.
July 10, 1987YPAS becomes a company limited by guarantee. - 1986
YPAS gains independent charity status.
YPAS gains independent charity status.
July 10, 1986YPAS gains independent charity status. - 1985
Young people gain representation on the YPAS Management Committee.
Young people gain representation on the YPAS Management Committee.
July 10, 1985Young people gain representation on the YPAS Management Committee. - 1984
As part of a service overhaul, the Kirkdale project is taken over by Liverpool Youth Service’s Youth Line.
As part of a service overhaul, the Kirkdale project is taken over by Liverpool Youth Service’s Youth Line.
July 10, 1984As part of a service overhaul, the Kirkdale project is taken over by Liverpool Youth Service’s Youth Line. - 1983
After five years of successful delivery the Netherley and Speke services close after funding is withdrawn.
After five years of successful delivery the Netherley and Speke services close after funding is withdrawn.
July 10, 1983After five years of successful delivery the Netherley and Speke services close after funding is withdrawn. - 1978
YPAS develops additional counselling services in Netherley, Speke, Kirkdale and a drop-in support service in ‘The Basement’ on Stanley Street.
YPAS develops additional counselling services in Netherley, Speke, Kirkdale and a drop-in support service in ‘The Basement’ on Stanley Street.
July 10, 1978YPAS develops additional counselling services in Netherley, Speke, Kirkdale and a drop-in support service in ‘The Basement’ on Stanley Street. - 1976
Introduction of a government employment programme (STEP). Development of the GYrO Project (Gay Youth r Out)
Introduction of a government employment programme (STEP). Development of the GYrO Project (Gay Youth r Out)
July 10, 1976Introduction of a government employment programme (STEP). Development of the GYrO Project (Gay Youth r Out) - 1966
YPAS is established, a full time counsellor is employed & YPAS is identified as one of the pioneer youth counselling services in the country.
YPAS is established, a full time counsellor is employed & YPAS is identified as one of the pioneer youth counselling services in the country.
July 10, 1966YPAS is established, a full time counsellor is employed & YPAS is identified as one of the pioneer youth counselling services in the country. - 1966
Liverpool Personal Services Society gains funding due to demand on the services of the Citizens Advice Bureau for advice, support & information by young people.
Liverpool Personal Services Society gains funding due to demand on the services of the Citizens Advice Bureau for advice, support & information by young people.
July 9, 1966Liverpool Personal Services Society gains funding due to demand on the services of the Citizens Advice Bureau for advice, support & information by young people.