A new early intervention support service for young people under the age of 18, living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan is opening from the 1st July 2016.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has formally commissioned the Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing Service with Change, grow, live (CGL) appointed to provide the service.
The Health Board worked with young commissioners from Cardiff and the Vale who were involved in the commissioning process of the service provider.
The Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing Service has been launched in response to national and local need and will deliver unique and tailored services for those in this age group.
This new service plans to have a launch event in September to celebrate this new opportunity. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet the specially trained team and find out more about the support that is being offered and how under 18 year olds can access the service.
The service is focussing on early intervention and support for children and young people living with emotional and mental health difficulties, as well as those who may be participating in ‘risky behaviours’, such as drug and alcohol misuse. The services that will be on offer include assessment and referrals to relevant mental health partners, workshops supporting young people to develop resilience and coping mechanisms, opportunities to work with other young people and one to support from specialist staff. And train professionals to have confidence to address the issues of risk taking behaviours and make appropriate referrals to our friendly team.
The service will work closely with, and will compliment, other services for children and young people across Cardiff and the Vale, provided by secondary and primary care, social services, youth services, youth offending services and NHS drug and alcohol services. It will also work with other support initiatives such as Families First initiatives and Third Sector provision to support the wider mental health and well-being of the population. It will enable children and young people to access help in ways that are appropriate to their needs, with due respect to their age, gender, culture or race, learning needs, physical and emotional abilities and those of their parents and carers.
Sandra Smith, Interim Service Manager said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to deliver this innovative service working with young people in Cardiff and the Vale; I really feel that we will be able to make a true difference to their lives and the lives of their loved ones. We are looking forward to working collaboratively with our partners to support young peoples’ health and wellbeing in Cardiff and the Vale”
Dr Sharon Hopkins, Executive Director of Public Health, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board: “We are excited to be launching this new service for children and young people in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. We feel that this innovative partnership with CGL will provide valuable support to young people who need help and guidance to maintain emotional and mental wellbeing or support with risky behaviours such as substance misuse or self-harm. This will complement our existing services and make a real difference to young lives.”
For more information or to enquire about how to access the service from July 1st 2016, both professionals and members of the public can contact Sandra Smith on 02920349802 or our Freephone number 0800 0086879 and [email protected]
