Support for Vulnerable Families
Early Help Hubs - Families of children age 0-18
Every family faces challenges at times and we want to work with families so that small problems don’t become bigger. Families can be referred to Early Help for this support. Early Help is a multiagency team led by a Social Worker in one of the hubs (North, South, Central).
You can self refer to early help hubs or by phone: 0151 233 1359. You can visit early help hubs website for more info
Children's Centres - From pregnancy to when child turns 5
Children’s centres are led by experienced teams who are expert in supporting families. They bring together a range of free services for children from birth to five, and their families such as stay and play drop ins including for SEN, weight and advice by health visitors, 'You and me, mum' domestic violence support, 'Development matters' stay and play (for parents who have concerns about their childs development), story and rhyme time, antenatal sessions, Bambis breastfeeding support. Services vary by centre; contact your local centre for an up to date program.
You can self refer to a children's centre
PSS Parent & Baby Wellness Services - From pregnancy to when child turns 3
PSS Parent & Baby Service helps parents and carers in Liverpool with mild to moderate mental health problems and to develop strong and healthy relationships with their babies. We’re focusing on keeping babies safe and helping parents, carers and babies enjoy each other’s company and form good relationships, so that babies develop to their full potential. We help parents and carers see and respond to their baby’s present needs. We do this by supporting them to overcome blocks; for example, to reprocess early trauma or birth trauma, recognise their baby as a unique individual, understand the baby’s developmental needs and practical issues like housing and money. Therapy could be in groups or with individual families.
You can find out more information about Parent & Baby Wellness Services on their website.
Or Telephone: 0151 702 5555,
E-mail: parentandbaby@pss.org.uk
Nurture program - Parents of children age 0-5
Nurture program
10 week parenting support program run at Childrens centres aimed at parents of children age 0-5. The course encourages parents to enjoy bringing up children and get the best out of family life. Parents can book via their Childrens centre.
See Childrens centre above
Growing stronger together -Adults
Support adults who may have been affected by their own adverse childhood events (ACEs) to understand how this impacts themselves and their relationships.
Find out more information by Telephone 0151 233 3901 or on their website
Talk Liverpool - Age 16+
Talking therapy, to help adults with common mental health problems such as feeling stressed, feeling low in mood (depressed) or very nervous (anxiety). If pregnant or parent of child age under 3 consider PSS.
Self refer Online Telephone: 0151 228 2300
School pastoral services - Age 5-18
Schools play a key role in supporting the wellbeing of children, including pastoral support. Parents can be encouraged to contact their school to discuss how to work together to support their child. Support parent to contact school.
Young Peoples Advisory Service (YPAS) - Age 5-25
YPAS provides a range of mental health and emotional wellbeing services, including individual therapy, for young people and their families in Liverpool.
Refer by phone: 0151 707 1025 or refer via CAMHS online form
YPAS Walk in support hubs - Age 5-25
Wellbeing practitioners can support children, young people and families with emotional wellbeing needs and can advise on a range of practical support issues. They will provide information, advice, and guidance and in some cases will offer low intensity CBT based models of support. There are three hubs across the city (Central, North, South) and no appointment is required.
You can find information about the Walk in Support Hubs on their website
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) - Age 0-25
Liverpool FRESH CAMHS is a service for children/young people and their families/carers. We offer a range of therapies and interventions to help children/young people who are struggling with how they are feeling, thinking, or the way they are doing things. We work particularly with those children/young people whose difficulties mean that they are struggling to manage everyday life and relationships and whose safety might be a worry to them or those around them. Once assessed, referrals are directed to the most suitable part of the service, where there will be access to a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team trained in various therapies and approaches.
Citizens Advice on Prescription Liverpool -Adults
Improve mental health and wellbeing by supporting patients with non-medical issues that may impact their health. CAP provide practical information, advice and ongoing support to patients who are experiencing problems such as housing, employment, welfare benefits, rising debts, money management and other practical matters. The CAP Health team supports perinatal, mental health, cancer and respiratory.
Information on the website
24 Magic Months App (Download from App Store and Google - Age 0-2 Play)
Free app to guide and support parents to 'make magic moments and mark every incredible milestone' age 0-2, including normal development and healthcare advice.
Download from app store
Download from google play store
Start for Life - Conception-2 years
Online, self directed information about everything and anything a family in Liverpool might need to know from conception to age 2 e.g. infant feeding, child development, relationships.
For more information family support in Liverpool visit Start for Life