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YPAS ['Young Persons Advisory Service'] is a mix of one-to-one support and support group. It provides support for those aged under 18 years old. Support is for trans children only, they do not provide support for parents, although may be able to provide limited guidance.

One-to-one Support

YPAS offer one-to-one support for under 18 year olds who want it.

The Trans Health Education

The Trans* health education support group is a trans specific support group for 12-18 year olds and is ran by YPAS, it is a sister group to the GYRO ['Gay Youth Are Out'] group. Under 12s are not allowed in the support group due to their age, however one-to-one support is provided for under 12s

Where & When

THE Action Youth works with young people between the ages of 12-18 years old. Runs on Wednesdays 4pm-6pm

They meet at 36 Bolton Street, L3 5LX

How to get in touch

YPAS takes self-referrals, which means making your own referral direct to YPAS.

A young person can just turn up to the appropriate group when it is open, no referral required.

If 1:1 support is needed a referral can be put in via YPAS clinical admin or electronically via http://www.ypas.org.uk/make-a-referral/ and a referral can be made by a parent/carer/professional/ appropriate adult. Consent must be obtained from the young person to have the referral made 36 Bolton Street, L3 5LX

Tel: 0151 702 6087 Email: gyro@ypas.org.uk Website: www.ypas.org.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ypasliverpool Website: https://www.liverpoolcamhs.com/support/the-action-youth-trans-health-education-ypas/