Service Provider Name
Murray Hall Community Trust - Project Shield
Service
Service to improve the emotional wellbeing of young people in Sandwell
Address1
Murray Hall children and families services
Address2
The Bridge
Address3
St Marks Road
Address4
Tipton
County
West Midlands
Post Code
DY4 0SL
Where do they provide service from?
The address as above
Telephone
01902 826 305
Website
http://myshieldsandwell.org/
Area covered
Borough of Sandwell
Who is the service for?
Young people aged 10-19 years old
Referral route
The referral process is through a referral form on the Ecaf system, and all referrals go through the Point of Access, which is co-located within the Mash based at the council offices.
Specific ethnic group?
No
Summary of services
SHIELD offers a range of services such as:A website designed by and for young people offering self-help, information about how to help friends and how to access SHIELD.A brand new on-line game, exclusive to Sandwell's young people, to improve problem-solving skills using CBT principles.Multi agency providers including Krucnh and The Children's Society.A wide range of services available including website, game, telephone/text support, creative therapy group work, workshops, 1:2:1 counselling and individual support packages.A 'voucher' scheme to engage young people to fully participate in their individual plan, empowering them to improve their own health, happiness and safety.Joined up services with Kooth, Base 24 and Krunch.
When are the services run?
See below
Time details
Office opening times are Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm. Counsellors are available weekdays from 9.30am - 7.30pm and on Saturdays 9am - 2pm.Out of hours there is an answer machine and messages will be answered as soon as possible.
Chargeable service?
No
Total capacity of service
Not applicable
Transport Provided
No
CQC Registered
Not applicable
Sandwell Approved List
Not applicable