Service Description
The east to west Hospital Project provides pastoral care and support for young people ( and their families) who’ve attempted suicide or self-harmed, as well as those facing emotional crisis.
We work with young people aged 7 – 21 years. The east-to-west project operates within Ashford St Peter's Hospital (ASPH) in clinical areas where patients with self-harm-related attendance may be found. This is primarily in Paeds, A&E, and Ash ward, but may extend to other wards where patients aged 7- 21 are admitted.
The project is non-clinical and does not replace or duplicate any other service. Referrals can be made by clinical staff or by patients themselves who are aged 18 or over.
The team also offers follow-up with young people and their families through community follow–up provision, which – where appropriate – provides additional support outside the hospital setting once the young person has been discharged. This maybe in partnership with our east-to-west relational support colleges within local schools or colleges or through 1:1 sessions in a local venue such as a coffee shop.
Contact Details
Name of partner: east to west
Email: hope@easttowest.org.uk