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  • Melo is taking an innovative and flexible approach to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people (CYP) aged 0–25 years across Herefordshire & Worcestershire.

    Working closely with partners in the Integrated Care System, Melo will provide a range of early intervention and preventative support options designed to meet individual needs, identifying what matters for each child/young person and, where appropriate, their family.

About our service

What Melo Can Offer

  • 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.

  • Targeted Group Support — Melo’s partners will provide access to bespoke group activities to address specific issues, such as bereavement in childhood, build confidence and facilitate peer support. ​​​

  • Group Support — A rolling programme will be available, providing options for all age ranges on a variety of topics designed to boost emotional resilience and coping skills and deal with issues such as school transitions and exam stress. Click here to see more information. 

  • Specialist Support — Individual and group 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.

Make a referral

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.