Liverpool Football Club is working with several mental health organisations to offer urgent support to fans following events in Paris on Saturday at the Champions League final.
The club have pledged financial support for the organisations that are already high in demand, and is encouraging fans to go in search of support if they feel like they are in need of it.
Many fans will have been involved or witnessed the horrible scenes that took place outside the Stade de France on Saturday and Liverpool want to help these fans who may be suffering with these memories.
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The club will be working with the LFC Foundation, who work alongside mental health organisations on a regular basis. A list of professionals has been compiled into a list below.
Children/young people (0-18 years)
- There is a 24-hour local Child and Adolescent Crisis line that can be used: 0151 293 3577 or free phone 0808 196 3550 or text GREEN to 85258.
- Parents, guardians or carers can refer a young person to Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team via their GP or Alder Hey Liverpool and Alder Hey Sefton via this link: www.liverpoolcamhs.com/referral-form
- Young Person Advisory Service (YPAS) works with young people and those up to age 25. They have a team of counsellors available and parents, guardians or carers can either refer to use the drop-in service at their hub sites throughout Liverpool. To find out more, please visit: www.ypas.org.uk
- The national 24-hour NSPCC Childline: 0800 11 11 or visit www.childline.org.uk
Adults
- There is a 24-hour local crisis line via Merseycare NHS Trust: 0800 145 6570
- Liverpool Life Rooms provide advice and mental health support. Please visit www.liferooms.org
- Talk Liverpool has a team of therapists, counsellors who offer free therapy for people across Liverpool City Region. Please visit www.talkliverpool.nhs.uk
- The national 24-hour Samaritans helpline: 08457 90 90 90 or visit www.samaritans.org
