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Government announces funding for earlier mental health support
The government has announced almost £5 million to fund 'Early Support Hubs' to deliver mental health support for children and young people.
It is hoped earlier mental health treatment will save lives and ensure fewer youngsters reach crisis point.
The £4.92 million is being pledged to ten existing hubs to expand their current services locally and employ new staff like counsellors or youth workers.
The drop-in centres will offer mental health support and advice to local young people who won’t need a referral by a doctor or school. The services provided at the hubs include group work, counselling, psychological therapies, specialist advice, and signposting to information and other services.
The hubs will be open to those aged 11-25.
Mental health minister Maria Caulfield said: "To parents across the nation – I want to assure you we’re working to get your children that vital early support. Our funding will help hubs to hire counsellors, youth workers and other local experts. It comes on top of an extra £2.3 billion a year to transform NHS mental health services and help millions of people.
"I’d like to thank Dr Alex George and campaigners for their efforts highlighting the importance of early intervention in mental health. This funding can help to avoid tragic waits and save lives."
The government’s youth mental health ambassador Dr Alex George said: "Early intervention in mental health is paramount, and today’s announcement of additional funding for Early Support Hubs across the country is a milestone to be celebrated.
"No child or young person experiencing trauma should reach crisis point, and nobody should endure the enormous tragedy of losing a loved one to mental illness. We have to make sure the support is there as early as possible.
"That is why I will keep working with the government to ensure every child and young adult knows they have somewhere to go when they feel lost, overwhelmed, or down."
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