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‘Hope for Change’

A new project aiming to empower young women to make a difference to the barriers they face with their mental health.

My name is Liani I am the newly employed Young Women’s Participation worker at Arch Teesside. I have always been passionate in supporting changes and young people. I hold experience in developing projects in the youth sector and have been a regional young ambassador which would see me working across local authorities to research the main barriers in the areas and support changes. I am looking forward to the Hope for Change project, and as a young woman myself I see the importance of empowering young women to reduce the obstacles to support services.

As the Young Women’s Participation Worker, I am leading on the development of the project that’s aim is to give the voices of young women aged 16-25 a platform in relation to Mental Health provision in the area. The project will focus on improving and influencing mental health provision and aims to reduce barriers to support/services for young women aged between 16-25 years.  I want to encourage and support young women to share their experiences and express their views on mental health care; care they have received and what changes they would like to see.  My role is to facilitate the work, but the women involved will be central to the project.

The Agenda research completed in 2020 shows that poor mental health is a serious and growing problem among young women. Young women aged between 16-24 are showing to be 3 times more likely to have a common mental health problem like anxiety or depression- than their male counterparts. The statistics stated are only few to show the need for change to reduce the barriers to accessing mental health support.                                                         

Leaflets and posters have been distributed in local services such as community hubs to ensure that the projects information is shared amongst young women. If you are 16-25 and would like to support change to accessing mental health services, we would like to hear from you. You can refer into the project by emailing l.weston@archteesside.org or by scanning the QR code that is attached to the posters and completing the short participation form.

Our centre offers a safe environment for you to come and talk. We offer women only spaces in our Middlesbrough office on a Wednesday 5-7pm, Friday 8.30-5pm, and in our Stockton & Hartlepool outreach venues.

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Self Referral Terms

Please read the following information before completing  this referral:

  • ARCH Teesside are a victim focused organisation and as such we do not accept referrals for anyone who is subject (the suspect) to an ongoing police investigation for sexual, domestic, or violent offences, or for anyone who may pose a risk of harm to others.
  • ARCH Teesside Counselling Service provides therapeutic support for anyone in Middlesbrough, Stockton and Hartlepool who has experienced rape or any form of sexual abuse at any time in their lives and is struggling to cope with their feelings and emotions in relation to these experiences.
  • We also offer support to Men and Boys from Redcar and Cleveland. We work in partnership to support the needs of children and young people.
  • Therapy can be hard work and extremely challenging, especially in the early days. We are unable provide emergency crisis support or work with complex or severe mental health issues. For anyone who is struggling with issues relating to substance misuse, other services should also be considered. 

I confirm that the person being referred does not pose a risk of harm to others, and is not known to Police regarding violent or sexual offences.

By ticking this box, I / the person being referred agree for checks to be made regarding their risk status.

ARCH Teesside reserve the right to refuse referrals and the provision of services. All relevant risk and need information should be sent with the referral, contact 01642 822335 for more information. This referral cannot be submitted unless the above information is confirmed.

CONTINUE TO REFERRAL FORM

Professional Referral Terms

Please read the following information before continuing with this referral:

  • ARCH Teesside are a victim focused organisation and as such we do not accept referrals for anyone who is subject (the suspect) to an ongoing police investigation for sexual, domestic, or violent offences, or for anyone who may pose a risk of harm to others.
  • ARCH Teesside Counselling Service provides therapeutic support for anyone in Middlesbrough, Stockton and Hartlepool who has experienced rape or any form of sexual abuse at any time in their lives and is struggling to cope with their feelings and emotions in relation to these experiences.
  • We also offer support to Men and Boys from Redcar and Cleveland. We work in partnership to support the needs of children and young people.
  • Therapy can be hard work and extremely challenging, especially in the early days. It is therefore important that you consider the appropriateness of ARCH for the client’s needs before making a referral.
  • For example, we are unable provide emergency crisis support or work with complex or severe mental health issues. Please speak to our referrals team on (01642) 822335 to discuss needs and appropriateness if you are unsure.
  • In the best interests of the person being referred, consideration should be given to specialist services for anyone who is struggling with issues relating to substance misuse.

I confirm that the person being referred does not pose a risk of harm to others, and is not known to Police regarding violent or sexual offences.

By ticking this box, I / the person being referred agree for checks to be made regarding their risk status.

ARCH Teesside reserve the right to refuse referrals and the provision of services. All relevant risk and need information should be sent with the referral, contact 01642 822335 for more information. This referral cannot be submitted unless the above information is confirmed.

CONTINUE TO REFERRAL FORM