New ground-breaking service
A ground-breaking Cwmbran-based service which takes a holistic approach to meeting the needs of vulnerable young people has opened.
Torfaen Young People’s Support Service (TYPSS) recognises that vulnerable young people generally have multiple needs which are often inter-related and require the services of more than one agency. Those shown to be most at risk were care leavers, young people with mental health issues, those who were homeless and young people not engaged in education, employment or training.
TYPSS brings together Torfaen’s 16+ team, a Community CAMHS psychiatric nurse, the 16+ mentoring scheme co-ordinator, a careers officer, Torfaen Youth Service, the Emphasis Project, housing and homelessness teams, ACE Project and education and training under one roof.
Young people are welcome to visit TYPSS with or without an appointment, from 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. Councillor Rose Seabourne, Executive Member for Health, Social Care and Well-being, said: “The impact of young people’s mental health upon their ability to achieve a satisfactory level of independence is well-documented. Homelessness also has a significant impact on mental health, and the experience of being in local authority care impacts on all of these issues, and all these issues impact on young people leaving care. The creation of TYPSS means that services for these vulnerable young people are now co-ordinated centrally.”
TYPSS is located on Floor 5, Gwent House, Gwent Square, Cwmbran Town Centre (above Cwmbran library).