Youth 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.

Learn about Emerge

Hospital Based
Support

Our youth workers support young people attending A&E.

Follow Up
Support

We provide up to three months one-to-one 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, Hascombe Ward have benefitted so much from having your service at the hospital. You do an amazing job and make a huge difference.”