YCSMAS is a holistic health service integrating two specialist teams:

• TYS Youth Counselling Service
• IYPDAS (Islington Young People Drug and Alcohol Service)

This service has been created in response to the growing number of young people referred for counselling and/or substance misuse support with co-morbid presentations.

TYS/SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) Youth Counselling Service

Offers 6-8 weekly counselling sessions (extended up to 12 sessions for complex needs) of integrative talking therapy for young people who live, or study in Islington. Trauma-informed, creative and solution-focused ways of working are implemented alongside talking therapy if helpful for the young person.

All referrals for this service come through the SEMH referral pathway via the Children's Services Contact Team.

IYPDAS (Islington Young People's Drug & Alcohol Service)

Offers group work and one-to-one targeted support and treatment to young people affected by drug and alcohol issues.

This service can also provide peer professional support, training and consultation to partner agencies engaged with young people in need. 

Both services are free and confidential.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

SEMH counselling

• aged 10-18
• lives/studies in Islington or is registered with an Islington GP

TYS counselling

• aged 12-21
• lives/works/studies in Islington

IYPDAS

• aged 12-21
• lives/studies in Islington or is registered with an Islington GP

YCSMAS also accepts referrals for young people with learning needs up to age 25.

How to Refer

Locations

IYPDAS