Young People IAG
Delivered via one-to-one support, this project works with children and young people aged 11—25 who, due to a wide range of needs, are isolated and often have low confidence and self-esteem. The aim of the project is to support and give confidence to young people in setting goals, focusing on enhancing positive mental health and well-being, assisting young people to break down any barriers or challenges faced.
Parenting IAG
Family pressures can sometimes be difficult to manage without support and guidance to help. Many parents feel confused by what information is available or struggle to access services. Parenting IAG will provide a listening ear and provide parents with information, advice and guidance including signposting to internal and external organisations depending on the needs of the family.
GP Champs is a young people’s health and well-being project aimed at children and young people aged 13-25 years who are experiencing difficulties with their physical and/or mental health. It is an open access, no appointment needed service providing advice and advocacy to support the GPs advice/treatment plan.
GYRO
GYRO are award-winning LGBTQ+ group for young people aged 12-25 who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans or are Questioning their sexuality or gender identity. 1 to 1 appointments are available with an LGBTQ+ worker for confidential support if you feel groups aren’t right for you.
Note: We use LGBTQ+ to encompass and include all identities across the spectrums of sexuality and gender.
THE Action Youth.
THE* (Trans Health Education) Action Youth group project is aimed at young people aged 12-18 who identify as trans or gender non-conforming, whose gender identity does not match with the one given to them from birth, or young people who are questioning their gender identity.
Wellbeing Clinics are offered in all secondary schools in Liverpool. They run for half a day each week during term time. Each school has a dedicated YPAS practitioner who meets with young people on a one-to-one basis. The YPAS team of practitioners includes Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) workers and Children & Young People’s Wellbeing Practitioners (CYWPs). The Wellbeing Clinics aim to give young people early access to support mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties.
SKY
For 16-25-year-old young people. YPAS’s daily drop-in service has an open door policy. It provides a safe, comfortable space in a relaxed environment. You can drop in for a chat, meet new people, access the computer suite/wifi, discuss YPAS’s services or take part in informal education sessions. A member of staff is always available to meet and assist you if you need support.
Thrive
For secondary school age young people. Thrive project provides a safe and supportive space where young people can access and receive support, information, guidance and advice. All sessions that are delivered aim to enhance self-esteem, confidence and social skill levels, whilst supporting positive mental health and healthy lifestyle decisions and choices.
Smarty’s
For primary school aged children – Smarty’s provides a secure, happy and stimulating environment enabling children to learn and develop attitudes, skills and abilities. Smarty’s offers a wide range of activities including creative play, arts, drama, dance and singing etc. Registration to this group will require parent/carers consent, please call in to complete a registration pack with a YPAS member of staff. (younger children are welcome to attend the NORTH HUB but will need to be supervised by a parent/carer).
The Youth Justice IAG Service provides Information Advice and Guidance to young people who are at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system. Referrals are directly made into YPAS via the Liaison Diversion Team Mersey Care
Equal Access In Mind aims to tackle rising mental health need amongst young women aged 16 – 25 by increasing access to high quality, gender-informed, young person-centred services in local communities. The service offers targeted Information Advice and Guidance and informal education.