Sefton Services

Services Information Regarding Service Contact Details Philippi Counselling Southport Philippi is a Christian counselling agency

whose volunteer counsellors will work with adults, children and families whether they have a faith or not. Clients are offered an opportunity to talk freely and confidentially in a safe environment where they can explore personal issues of an emotional, psychological or spiritual nature. Our counsellors work on a voluntary basis and there is no fixed charge for counselling; however we do invite donations, all of which go towards the running of the service.

Telephone 01704 807 660

E-mail southport@philippitrust.com

Website www.philippitrust.com/

Address Philippi Trust Southport 419 Lord Street Southport Merseyside

Postcode PR9 0AG

Sefton Parents/Carers Social Communication Training/coffee sessions 2019

Each session will run as follows:

9.45am Registration

10am-10.45am Presentation on chosen topic

11am -12.30pm Consultation slot (20 min per slot)

Dates/ topics

LIMITED PLACES - PLACES MUST BE BOOKED

For further information or to book a place please contact:

James Clark, Sefton Inclusion Service:

0151 934 2347

james.clark@sefton.gov.uk

Tuesday 15th October 2019 - Teatime strategies taster

Friday 6th December 2019 - Surviving festivities and celebrations taster

Consultation slot will be with professionals from Sefton and our commissioned service Together Trust such as (subject to availability): an Educational Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, Inclusion Consultant, Specialist Teacher, ASD Lead practitioner Sefton, Inclusion support worker.

Autism Education Training Supporting yourself to support your LIMITED PLACES - PLACES MUST BE BOOKED

For further information or to book a place please contact:

James Clark, Sefton Inclusion Service:

0151 934 2347

james.clark@sefton.gov.uk

Hub autistic child- (Training for Parents) 12th September 2019 10am-2pm

Sensory needs and ASD – the role of

exercise- 7th November 2019 10am-2pm

Special Saturdays The group aims to provide a comfortable environment for families who have a child with autism to meet. Where parents and carer’s can share experiences and strategies, whilst the children engage in

Contact Name Jenny Roper

Contact Position Group leader

Telephone

both games and sensory activities. Children

can engage in adult led, structured sensory craft activities and engage in child led play with the equipment in the room. The group caters for families with children of all ages and all family members are welcome. All volunteers/staff are DBS checked however the child/children are the responsibility of their parent or carer whilst attending the group.

07821289103 E-mail

3jennyroper@gmail.com

Special Saturdays is still running we have also opened to disadvantaged/vulnerable families, due to lack of interest from families who have children with asd/adhd. We currently have a mix of disadvantaged and SEND families and would be happy for you to recommend us to people who could benefit from sharing experiences in a calm and engaging environment. We do not require evidence of additional needs, therefore all are welcome.

The Venus Centre - The Star Centre

From here, we provide a friendly and welcoming space along with our partners, where young people up to the age of 18 can access information and advice on mental health issues, as well as group support and a variety of therapies.

Services on offer include counselling, CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), psychoeducation, peer support, family therapy, training for parents and group activities addressing issues such as the transition from children’s to adults’ services.

Venus Charity Venus Working Creatively with Young Women (known as Venus) is registered in England and Wales as a Charity number 1054622 and a company limited by Guarantee 013136727. Registered office address is The Venus Centre 215 Linacre Lane Bootle L20 6AD

Tel: 0151 474 4744

The Star Centre address is 98b Linacre Lane, Bootle L20 6ES.

Young people can drop in Mondays and Wednesdays from 3.00- 7.00pm for information, support and advice. We hold a parent's

support drop in on Mondays from 1pm - 3pm and on Tuesdays

from 5.15pm - 6.45pm we facilitate our LGBTQ drop in and support group. One to one and group therapeutic sessions are delivered throughout the week and on Saturdays.

For more information about the Star Centre give us a call on 0151 474 4744.

The Venus Centre – Step Together

Step Together is a new programme to be delivered by Venus to support women and young women who have had one or more children permanently removed into care. The programme will run initially for 5 years and will provide support to 150 women over this time to address their needs to avoid what is or could become a cycle recurring. Whilst care proceedings are active there are usually many services involved with the family however once the children have been removed from the mothers care she is left with little or no support at a time when she is likely to be alone and depressed experiencing feelings of anger, loss and regret. At this point women are even more vulnerable to increased risk taking and an onward downward spiral of mental health.

• Sexual health and contraception support, information and treatment will be

Venus Charity Venus Working Creatively with Young Women (known as Venus) is registered in England and Wales as a Charity number 1054622 and a company limited by Guarantee 013136727. Registered office address is The Venus Centre 215 Linacre Lane Bootle L20 6AD

Tel: 0151 474 4744

provided every three months

• Support to attend weekly substance misuse treatment and support • Domestic violence support to manage safety planning where these issues are priorities • Incredible Years or Triple P Parenting individual or group sessions • Weekly counselling sessions in a model assessed as appropriate to individual needs and therapeutic group work • Safer, Healthier and Empowered training course • Participation in project design and delivery • Home management support including life skills, cleaning, organisation and routines • Homeless prevention and housing related support and advocacy • Health support including GP registration and liaison and mental health management • Financial resilience support including benefit maximisation, budgeting, avoiding high interest and unregulated lending, credit unions and access to grants for household goods.

The Venus centre- Counselling

Counselling is available at the Centre for women and young women. Sessions can

Self-referral- https://www.venuscharity.org/self-referral-form

take place at various times through the

week and the counselling can be person- centred, psychodynamic or cognitive behaviour therapy. Individuals can self- refer or referrals can be made through other agencies or organisations.

Third party referral- https://www.venuscharity.org/third- party-referral-form

Parenting 2000 We offer therapeutic services and counselling at all 3 of our centres. Our BACP/UKCP registered therapist can offer a range of holistic and therapeutic support programmes to people from all walks of life.

Individual counselling support for

all ages Family Therapy Emotional issues Anxiety and Stress Bullying and Harassment Domestic Abuse Bereavement

https://parenting2k.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/therapeutic- services-referral-form-web.doc

Southport and Alchemy Crosby Youth & Community

Centre Centre

The Lodge 58 Coronation Road

Mornington Road Crosby

Southport Liverpool

Merseyside L23 5RQ

PR9 0TS Tel: 0151 932 1163 or 0151

Tel: 01704 380047 920 7137

ADDvanced solutions community network

Encourages, equips and empowers children, young people and their families living with neurodevelopmental conditions, learning difficulties and associated mental health needs. Community-based, learning,

Informal weekly workshops and solution focused drop in sessions at: The Venus centre, 215 Linacre Lane, L20 6AD, every Wednesday during term time from 12:45pm-2:45pm.

Further information: TEL: 0151 486 1788

coaching and mentoring programmes will

help you and your family to better recognise, understand and meet your individual needs, enabling you to manage the day to day challenges.

Website: www.addvancedsolutions.co.uk

ADHD Foundation (Tourette’s Support)

lisa.rudge@adhdfoundation.org.uk

Tel: 0151 237 2661

Children’s Community Occupational Therapy Service

Offers parent/carer sensory workshops to equip parents with knowledge and skills to reduce the effect that sensory processing difficulties have on their child’s daily life. Workshops can be accessed through completion of a referral form by parent/carer. Referral forms can be requested by contacting local team

Further information: South sefton 0151 252 5836

North Sefton 01704 395895 Website: https://alderhey.nhs.uk/services/occupational-therapy

Parent sleep awareness workshop Sefton council

offer a sleep workshop, sleep screening visit to discuss the identified difficulties, offer advice and guidance, lasts up to 16 weeks were intensive 1-1 support is offered as a family.

Further information: contact Sefton Sleep Counsellors Catherine Blevin on 07967 4267954, Irene Whitworth on 07792 885051.

Sefton Pediatric Dietetic Advice

Work with children who are experiencing difficulties with eating and drinking, by providing up to date information and guidance about childhood nutrition. Referral into service to be completed by a

Further information Contact: TEL: 01704 395899

health professional such as Doctor, Health

visitor, specialist nurse, school nurse etc

Aiming High for Disabled Children

is there to make sure disabled children, young people and their families have the same access to fun, fulfilling activities and life chances as those without disabilities. Provide specially tailored sessions during term-time and holidays that young people can access and specialist support when our young people reach key 'transition points', such as moving from education into employment.

Further information email: aiminghigh@sefton.gov.uk or access website https://www.sefton.gov.uk/aiminghigh

Sefton Carers if you care for a child or young person who is under 18 years old and has a physical disability, learning disability or emotional/behavioural condition, either diagnosed or undiagnosed, then Sefton carers can provide: parent advice and support, group support, holistic support for parent/carer, parent benefit support.

Further information: website http://www.sefton-carers.org.uk/ TEL: 0151 288 6060.

Local Offer If children and young people age 0-25yrs have special educational needs and / or a disability (SEND), Sefton's Local Offer website will provide them, their families and professionals with accessible information about services and support

Further information: website https://www.sefton.gov.uk/localoffer

available locally. The Local Offer helps you

to understand what services you can expect from a range of local agencies, including your statutory entitlements, eligibility and referral criteria, including your Education, Health and Care Plan.

Alchemy Youth Clubs that support young people, attending our Youth Clubs is a great way to meet new friends, increase your confidence and build your self-esteem. They welcome anyone with additional needs or disability. Staff are very supportive and helpful and will make sure you can participate in every aspect of the club. The team is also here to listen to any problems or worries you may have, and can give advice on many issues young people face today (such as education, jobs, relationships. substance misuse to name a few). We can also signpost you for further support via our own programs and/or other agencies.

Further information Contact: Sarah See on TEL: 07834 524987 or email sarah.see@parenting2000.org.uk. Website: https://parenting2000.org.uk/alchemy/

SENDIASS Offer free confidential and impartial advice and support to parents, carers and young people up to the age of 25. To help them make informed decisions about matters relating to SEND including issues relating to Health and Social Care. They can support

Further information Contact: seftonsendiass@sefton.gov.uk, TEL; 0151 943 3334

the family in attending meetings,

contributing to assessments and reviews.

Sefton Council for Voluntary Service (CVS)

Is an independent registered charity with a borough-wide brief to assist and support voluntary community and faith sector (VCF) activity across Sefton, Merseyside. They currently facilitate Buddy Up which is a mentoring and befriending project for young people aged between 13 and 18 who have additional needs and disabilities who are at risk of social isolation.

Further information: website https://seftoncvs.org.uk/projects/buddyup/ TEL: 0151 920 0726

Jakes sensory world Are you looking for somewhere to take the kids, to have fun and go wild, or chill out and relax? If so, come along and join us at Jake's Sensory World, an amazing facility at the heart of the community. There is a soft play zone and sensory zone, run family sessions at a cost.

Further information Contact Netherton Activity Centre TEL: 0151 525 5106, Website: https://www.sefton.gov.uk/sport- leisure/leisure-centres/netherton-activity-centre/jakes-sensory- world-and-garden.aspx

Special Educational Needs and inclusion service early years team

Provide advice and guidance on including children aged 0-5years that have, or may have special educational needs. Work closely with families and early years settings in helping understanding young children’s strengths and needs and finding ways to promote all aspects of their

Further information contact TEL 0151 934 2347, Email SENIS@sefton.gov.uk

learning.