New mental health service set to launch for young people across Herefordshire and Worcestershire
'Melo' has been developed in collaboration with partners, young people, children and families
Last updated 31st Mar 2025
A Worcestershire and Herefordshire charity says it's absolutely critical young people can access mental health support.
ONSIDE are launching a new mental service from tomorrow (1 April) to provide help across the regions for people aged up to the age of 25.
The charity say 'Melo' has been developed in collaboration with partners, young people, children and families and is designed to be flexible and adaptable to truly meet the needs of individuals.
Increased Demand
Deputy chief executive for the charity Ruth Heywood says it's really important to have this support in place.
"There has been an increased demand for these type of services and we've seen that kind of through since the COVID pandemic," she said.
"We've also seen that because there's been increased awareness around emotional well-being and mental health which has reduced stigma and that's great as it really encourages more people to seek that support.
"It's absolutely critical that we as a voluntary community sector organisation work within the sector but more widely with the whole health, education and social care sector, with a greater focus on the outcomes for those young people, but that has to really be led by young people and people surrounding those young people."
The service will include one to one support and group options as well as online and digital support, delivered in collaboration with a range of local and specialist partners.