(FAMILIES FIRST) - Youth Support Team - Family support services

What we do

Youth Support - this is part of the Families First/ Flying Start Programme.
The Youth Support team provide support to young people aged 10-18 and their families on a one to one or group (Resilience) basis. Factors that may cause a young person to need targeted support include: Emotional support, School refusal, Anti-Social Behaviour, Mental Health, Self-Harm/Suicide attempts, Self Esteem/Confidence, Sexual abuse/Rape, Bereavement , Anger Management, Bullying, Exposure to adverse experiences e.g. parental substance misuse, family conflict, parental imprisonment, domestic violence or poor parental mental health, Negative influences from peer groups, Poor family relationships & lack of family support, Poverty & Teenage pregnancy.

Is there a charge to use this service?

No

Can anyone use this service?

Referral forms are required from Clare Williams at the Youth Support Team TEL: 01685 724516 clare.williams@merthyr.gov.uk

Service details for this family support services

Language: English only

• Can provide specialist support for families of children with disabilities / additional needs No Please contact to discuss your child(s) needs further.
• Relevant staff have a valid current DBS? Yes

 Address

 You can send post here:

Gurnos
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9SB

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