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.

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.

Support when you need it most.

Our projects provide compassionate, non-clinical support to young people aged 10–25 during and after attending hospital because of self-harm, a suicide attempt or an emotional crisis.

Our trained Youth Support Workers can be there to support you during your time in hospital and, where appropriate, continue walking alongside you once you’re discharged.

Bring Emerge to your local hospital

As the NHS expands Mental Health Emergency Departments and Community Mental Health Centres, Emerge Local partners with hospitals, Integrated Care Boards, churches and communities to bring compassionate, non-clinical support to young people in crisis.

Whether your hospital is part of the rollout or not, we’d love to explore how Emerge could support young people in your area.

In Crisis Now?

Emerge isn’t a crisis line. If you need immediate support in a crisis moment, please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.

Why Emerge?

Our approach is grounded in evidence, with data and feedback showing the difference non-clinical support can make for young people, families and NHS teams.

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED IN THIS MISSON?

There are lots of ways to get involved with Emerge — from volunteering with your local project to fundraising, giving and praying. 

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.”