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Please be advised that referrals to the Young Devon LIFT service can only be made through specific channels. To ensure proper coordination and support, all referrals must come directly from either the hospital ward or your CAMHS Crisis worker. 

WHAT IS LIFT?

LIFT is a youth work-led service supporting young people who have been admitted to hospital, or who are at risk of hospital admission.

We'll get to know what's important to you, at your pace, by listening, taking part in activities you choose, and exploring what you'd like help with. Joining LIFT is your choice, and if you decide to take part, we'll work together to build a plan around the goals that matter most to you.

Your LIFT youth worker will take time to get to know what matters to you, at your pace, through listening, activities you enjoy, and conversations about what you’d like help with.

Support can take place face-to-face, online, or over the phone.

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HOW CAN WE SUPPORT YOU?

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One-to-one youth work

Working together on what’s important to you

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Funding

For items or activities to help achieve your goals.

Group & Peer Support

To meet new people & try new things 

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Regular check-ins

To support the goals you have chosen

WHO IS THIS SERVICE FOR?

We work with young people who have been referred to us by a hospital ward or a Mental Health Crisis Team.

This referral pathway helps us ensure that the service reaches the young people it is designed and funded to support, so they receive the right support at the right time

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WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

Joining LIFT is your choice.

If you decide to take part, we'll ask you to:

  • Meet with your youth worker

  • Be yourself and help us get to know you

  • Work together to create goals that are important to you

  • Try new things, when you're ready

  • Celebrate your progress along the way

  • "I enjoyed that I had someone safe to go out with and talk to, someone to listen to and hear me. All the support when I was completely lonely. It’s been helpful that I could build my confidence. I’m so grateful for all the support and help. I don’t know where I would have been without this."

    — Young Person

  • "I don’t think you realise how much you are helping these young people. The support and guidance you give is priceless and will make the difference between a depressed adult and a thriving adult. Thank you so much for everything.""

    — Parent of Young Person

  • “I feel I am on a positive road to recovery, I feel like the old me and the negative is behind me. I feel much happier and free from services being involved with my care. Young Devon changed my life when I needed it most"

    — Young Person

OUR SUPPORT IS

EFFECTIVE

There are lots of ways we can help you; setting goals, advising on options, working with you on issues, and meeting you regularly. 

CONFIDENTIAL

Our team of youth workers will keep what you tell them confidential (between the two of you) unless they have concerns about the safety of yourself or others. All LIFT youth workers are supervised and managed, to make sure they‘re working safely and professionally.

FREE AND ACCESSIBLE

Your youth worker can meet you on the ward, where you live, or around your local area. They can work with you for up to 6 months.    

Please be advised that referrals to the Young Devon LIFT service can only be made through specific channels. To ensure proper coordination and support, all referrals must come directly from either the hospital ward or your CAMHS Crisis worker.