We know the tragic incident on Monday, 29 July, in Southport and the subsequent civil disorder has impacted us all in different ways.
Our partners are here to support children, young people and their families with their emotional and mental health needs. On this page, you’ll find information on the support available, some useful links and resources.
If you’re a child or young person struggling with your mental health, you’re not alone. It’s ok to reach out and ask for support. On this page, you will find some helpful tips for looking after your mental health and emotional wellbeing. There’s also a guide to services you can contact if you need to speak to someone who can offer you professional advice.
Download the Community Wellbeing Toolkit: Feeling Safe, Taking Care of Yourself and Getting Support.
Partner support
As part of the partnership offer in Liverpool, ADDvanced Solutions Community Network provides information, advice, and guidance for neurodiverse children, young people and families. The team is available for parents and carers who may have any concerns Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. Tel: 0151 486 1788 info@addvancedsolutions.co.uk
Bullybusters are available for schools to support children and young people with kindness, tolerance and supporting each other.
The RAISE Mental Health Promotion Team are delivering their Worries of the World bite-size sessions for parents/carers and anyone caring for or working with children and young people. These sessions typically focus on children’s understanding of big topics and discuss barriers and steps to support children’s worries in uncertain times. In response to recent events, the discussion will relate to current worries and concerns that affect children and young people.
14/08/2024 10:00 am – 11:00 am Book here
16/08/2024 10:00 am – 11:00 am Book here
MYA YAY is a participation group for young people aged 11+ that offers a platform to have a voice regarding mental health. Discussions in current sessions focus on recent and ongoing incidents. Young people can sign up to join here.
YPAS continues to offer its services and support, open-access children’s groups in community-based venues designed to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children and young people. The safety and welfare of children are YPAS’s highest priorities, and the team is committed to maintaining the highest standards of care and vigilance.
School Health Teams
School nurses are registered nurses who specialise in public and child health. Their team of school nurses, community staff nurses, and clinical support workers works closely with children and young people, parents, carers, and teachers. On these pages are resources for parents and young people that are age-appropriate and signposting.
Parents, carers and professionals: talking to children and young people
Helping your kids cope with seeing distressing news online
Advice if you’re upset by the news
How to talk to children about racism
How to deal with fake news and misinformation
Young Minds: Tips and advice related to trauma
Talking to children about scary world events
Support and Self-help for adults
Mersey Care’s mental health self-help guides contain verified information. They are written by NHS Clinical Psychologists with contributions from service users, healthcare, and voluntary sector staff.
Kind to Your Mind Liverpool is aimed at adults over 25 to guide you through steps you can take to protect and improve your wellbeing, overcome challenges and help you on your way to recovery. You can access information about self-care and support during difficult or traumatic times in the adult Community Wellbeing Toolkit.
Talking Therapies provide psychological treatments, sometimes called talking therapy, to help people with common mental health problems such as feeling stressed, feeling low in mood (depressed) or very nervous (anxiety).
The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It is provided by the national mental health charity Chasing the Stigma and brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place.