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YPAS is a Merseyside-based Charity, established in 1966. We support children and young people aged 5 – 25 years and families to address their mental health and emotional well-being difficulties. The delivery of our citywide services includes primary schools, secondary schools and 3 community hubs. YPAS offers a wide range of support, wellbeing and therapeutic services for children, young people and families in Merseyside.

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

YPAS is a Youth Information Advice and Counselling Service (YIACS) that provides free, accessible, and age-appropriate support to young people with a wide range of issues. YIACS is driven by the needs of children and young people.

Therapy 

Our Counselling and Psychotherapy Service provides a wide range of therapeutic interventions that are designed to help you address those issues that are impacting on your mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Wellbeing 

Our wellbeing service provides a wide range of support and low-intensity evidence-based interventions designed to address the impact of mental health and emotional wellbeing.

The service provides open-access groups, drop-in activities, information, advice, and guidance. Common presenting issues include anger, isolation, confidence, self-esteem, family-related issues, education, housing, benefits, etc. In addition, the service provides targeted support to LGBTQ+ young people who are exploring their sexuality and or gender identity.

Parental Support 

YPAS offers a variety of different Parenting Programmes if you feel a programme would benefit you or your family then please make a referral into our Parenting Service.  We will complete an assessment alongside yourself and together  discuss what programme would be the most appropriate for you and your family. 

Walk In Support Hub (WISH)

Provides same-day mental health support for children, young people, and families in Merseyside. Wellbeing practitioners can support children, young people, and families with emotional wellbeing needs and advise on various practical support issues. They will provide information, advice, and guidance and sometimes offer low-intensity CBT-based support models.

Who is this aimed at?

YPAS services and support are aimed at young people and children aged between 5 and 25 years

When

Days and times vary, please see our website for details

Where

Our services are delivered across Merseyside in venues that include, primary and secondary schools, our three locality community hubs, GP surgeries, and education settings etc.

Community Hubs:

YPAS North Hub, Croxdale Road West, Liverpool L14 8YA

YPAS Central Hub, 36 Bolton Street, Liverpool L3 5LX

YPAS South Hub, Lyndene Road, Liverpool L25 1NG

Cost

This support is free

How to get involved

If you have any queries, please phone the nearest Hub, send an email, or Visit the Contact Us page on the YPAS website.

Contact details

Phone:

YPAS Central Hub (City Centre) - 0151 707 1025

YPAS North Hub (North Liverpool) - 0151 305 2040

YPAS South Hub (South Liverpool) - 0151 305 2030

Email: support@ypas.org.uk

For further information

For more information about YPAS search YPAS in this directory. 

Visit the YPAS website

Visit the YPAS Facebook page