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Support services for children & families

This page provides information on the support services available to our children, parents and carers.

For Urgent Mental and Emotional Health Support

If you need urgent support for your mental health, please call the 24 hour, Cheshire and Wirral Partnerships NHS Foundation Trust mental health helpline on the new freephone number 0800 145 6485 and their dedicated local staff will support you to access the help you need. For more information, visit their website: www.cwp.nhs.uk/crisis

Foodbank

From Monday 29 March, if you are in crisis and unable to pay for food, please call:

Coronavirus Helpline 0151 666 5050

Citizens Advice Wirral 0808 278 7848

If successful, you will receive an e-voucher for essential food items at Wirral Foodbank Centres.

Barnardo’s

Childline

08001111

Child Bereavement UK

Health & Well-being Hub

Wirral’s 0-19 service offers weekly drop-in clinics for school aged children, young people and their families.

Every Thursday 4-6pm

Victoria Central Health Centre

Clinic Room

1st Floor, Mill Lane

Wallasey

CH44 5UF

The Open Door Centre

0151 639 4545

Response

response@wirral.gov.uk

0151 666 4123

Self Help Websites for Young People

Wirral CAMHS Advice Line

0151 488 8453

Monday to Friday 9am-10pm

Saturday & Sunday 12pm to 8pm

The line is staffed by experienced CAMHS practitioners and is for anyone to call for advice about concerns they may have about a child or young person’s mental health.

Wirral Infobank

An online resource to help you find support services near you.