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Safe Zones

Additional and alternative crisis care support to young people alongside NHS crisis care.

Offering a lifeline for young people experiencing self-defined emotional crises.

 Safe Zones, in Stockport, provides additional support when a young person feels overwhelmed or distressed and may need extra support to keep themselves emotionally and physically safe.  

 

Who we support 

We support young people expressing high levels of emotional distress and dysregulation. This is often brought about by a combination of emotional, environmental and social factors affecting mental wellbeing. Every situation is unique, and we tailor our approach to individual needs. 

 

The importance of this programme

The number of children referred to emergency mental healthcare in the past year has risen by 10%. Lengthy waiting lists for regular NHS care are pushing more to crisis point. Every child and young person’s life is important.

“Our next stage of mobilisation will be A&E and other crisis support pathways such as 111. We will also explore more routes in the future if needed.”

Frequently asked questions

What else might you need to know about this service?

We offer up to six in-person sessions, along with additional wrap-around support, to ensure each child or young person gets the help they need.
Sessions take place in locations that work best for them, whether at school or in a community venue, and are available on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

We tailor our approach to individual needs, but our Safe Zones work mainly comprises of:

  • Helping children and young people feel safe by supporting them to develop coping strategies such as de-escalation techniques. 
  • Supporting them to manage their emotions and find healthier coping skills and support networks. 

We respond to referrals through a coordinated crisis care pathway, working closely with other providers, such as duty CAMHS teams.

In the future, we’re looking to expand our network to include A&E staff, strengthening our support system even further. 

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Accessible and discrete counselling at a young person's place of education.