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Melo - ONSIDE

  • Melo provided by Onside seeks to support the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people aged 0–25 years across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

About our service

Melo is available to children and young people aged 0-25 and their families who need support to:

  • Address early mental health issues
  • Promote wellbeing
  • Build emotional resilience

They provide:

  • Individual Support — Melo Practitioners will provide a broad range of interventions designed to develop coping skills and techniques for individuals as well as family support. They will be a constant presence and point of contact for children, young people and families through their time within the service.
  • Specialist Support — Individual specialist support will address the needs of children & young people with higher level requirements. A variety of options will be available, including therapeutic and counselling interventions such as music, play, and art therapy, all tailored to meet specific needs.

How to access the service

Experienced Melo Children & Young People Practitioners manage all referrals and service enquiries.

They provide a welcoming front door and will triage to determine the type of support that is most appropriate including signposting to universal services where that will best meet need.

Referrals can be made via:

  • Telephone: Hereford - 01432 800809, Worcester - 01905 673549
  • Referral Forms:
    • Click here to access the Self Referral Form.
    • Click here for the Professional Referral Form.
  • WhatsApp 07377 154731
  • Through community drop in sessions - watch this space for an update on locations and keep an eye on our social media for regular updates.