Youthlife offer counselling and support for children and young people aged 5-25 who have experienced bereavement, separation, or loss of a significant person. 

Pathways:

1. CAMHS via the GP – please refer mental health concerns to CAMHS for assessment.
2. Looked After Children’s Service (Non-time limited Art therapy or Counselling available) – referrals via social services Looked After Children, model payments team.
3. Youth Justice and family court
4. Self-Referrals: Children and young people who have experienced bereavement or loss but have no other mental heatlh concerns can refer directly to our service. Youthlife have limited capacity for self-referrals.

Youthlife’s Self-Referral pathway is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund which has been made possible thanks to National Lottery players.