About Us Serving a population of over 150,000 children and young people. YPAS offers a wide range of support, wellbeing and therapeutic services for children, young people and families in Liverpool. Established in 1966; YPAS is a charity that supports children, young people and families to address their mental health and emotional well-being difficulties. The delivery of our citywide services includes: primary schools, secondary schools and at our 3 community hubs. In March 2020, in response to the global pandemic of COVID-19; YPAS ensured its vital services to address the mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties of children, young people and families continued to be met. In the pandemic year of 2020. YPAS Reached 7,209 Children, Young People, Parents and Families 5,301 Children and Young People 1,507 Parents 401 Families 123 Primary schools 33 Secondary schools 92 GP Surgeries 14 Clinical Networks Citywide Communities YPAS Provided 23,438 Sessions of Therapy and Support 2,203 Face-Face 5,702 Digital Video 15,533 Telephone Our Mission & Vision Our Mission Our mission is to improve the mental health and emotional wellbeing needs of children, young people and families in a non-stigmatized environment, that allows us to: > Deliver a wide range of support and therapeutic interventions > Reach children, young people and families as early as possible > Consistently monitor progress and change > Work jointly with professionals across health, education and social care > Include children, young people and families in the design and delivery of services > Ensure services and pathways are accessible Our Vision YPAS is of a diverse community where children, young people and families feel: • Safe • Valued • Respected • Included • Motivated We will listen, support and empower them to achieve this by providing high quality information, advice, guidance and therapeutic services. Equality and Diversity The Young Persons Advisory Service (YPAS) is a diverse community of staff, children, young people, parent/carers and families. YPAS welcomes all views and feedback from the communities it serves. YPAS is committed to providing and promoting equality and opportunities that allows everyone to be involved in shaping our services. By accessing our website you’ve joined the YPAS community and on the website you’ll find our Comments, Compliments & Complaints (CCC) form, which we would encourage you to share your thoughts about YPAS services and social media content. YPAS’s recognise its accessibility limitations and has a strategy for addressing these limitations. YPAS sets annual quality objectives with comprehensive actions plans and dedicated task and finish groups. A copy of strategy is available on request from support@ypas.org.uk Our History Established in 1966, YPAS has been delivering counselling services in the City for over 50 years. From 1 counsellor working out of a small office, we now have a team of professionals working across 3 locality hubs in Liverpool, delivering a range of counselling, therapy and support services to Liverpool’s children, young people and families. In 2016, YPAS celebrated its 50th year of providing mental health services to Liverpool’s children, young people and families. Our Timeline 2019 YPAS Embedded Wellbeing Clinics In All Liverpool Secondary Schools 2018 CAMHS Providers Delivering Services From The 3 Community YPAS Plus Hubs 2017 YPAS Embedded Therapeutic Services In All Liverpool Primary Schools (Seedlings Project) Alongside PSS 2017 YPAS Opened Two Additional Community Hubs In The North And South Of The City 2016 YPAS Celebrates Its 50th Year Of Providing Mental Health Services To Liverpool’S Children, Young People And Families 2015 Development Of YPAS’S 2015 -2020 Strategic Business Plan And Operational Delivery Plan 1976 Introduction Of A Government Employment Programme (STEP). Development Of The GYrO Project (Gay Youth R Out) 1966 YPAS Is Established, A Full Time Counsellor Is Employed & YPAS Is Identified As One Of The Pioneer Youth Counselling Services In The Country. 1966 Liverpool Personal Services Society Gains Funding Due To Demand On The Services Of The Citizens Advice Bureau For Advice, Support & Information By Young People. 0151 707 1025 support@ypas.org.uk 0151 707 1252 YPAS provides mental health and emotional wellbeing services for Liverpool's children, young people and families. Find out more about YPAS here Copyright 2019 All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Corporate Information Registered Charity Number: 1002706 Registered Business Number: 2596423. Web Design by Web Alchemy We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy Policy ➤