Youth support workers bringing a voice of hope to people aged 10-25 during and after attending A&E because of self-harm, a suicide attempt or an emotional crisis.

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Hospital-based
support

Our youth workers support young people attending A&E.

Follow-up
support

We provide up to three months 1-2-1 support after leaving hospital.

Our

impact

We reliably see a marked reduction in young people’s levels of distress.

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If you are aged 10 – 25 and are in hospital because you’ve self-harmed, taken an overdose or if you are feeling suicidal; our specially trained staff and volunteers can come and support you.

Emerge are here to support you following a crisis admission to hospital, however WE ARE NOT A CRISIS LINE.

If you need immediate support in a crisis moment, please call 999 or go to your nearest hospital.

EMERGE

verb:

Latin ‘emergere’ – to bring to light.

To move out of, or away from, something and become visible.

To recover from or survive a difficult situation.

ADVOCACY

noun:

Latin ‘advocare’ – to call to one’s aid.

Responding as one called alongside.

Bringing peace, speaking truth.

“I feel like a weight has been lifted, I have a new lease of life. I just want to get focused on the positive things. I’m thankful for what you guys do.”

“It was nice to have someone to chat to about everything to keep me distracted whilst I waited. They helped me to keep calm and the use of colouring was also a nice addition as another distraction.”

“Thank you so much for all your hard work, our ward has benefitted so much from having your service at the hospital. You do an amazing job and make a huge difference.”