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.