Resources That Will Help You Develop the Quality of Your Services and Practice
Altogether Better Charter
A charter created by young people for person centred mental health and wellbeing services.
Another Way: Defining the functions and characteristics of YIACS
The guide is intended as a basic tool for planning the delivery of services based on the YIACS model.
Delivering Better: A competency framework for YIACS
The skills, knowledge and behaviours for the effective delivery of Youth Information, Advice and Counselling Services (YIACS).
YIACS Purpose, Values and Principles
A common set of values and principles that underpin all YIACS services.
A Foot in the Door: VCS Providers’ View of CAMHS Transformation
July 2016 | Policy | Mental health | YIACS model
This is a report on a survey of 58 Youth Information, Advice and Counselling Services (YIACS) about their experiences of the CAMHS transformation programme. It focusses on eight themes: Engagement of VCS; Involvement of Young People; The YIACS model; Investment in VCS; Early intervention; Tackling the social determinants; Transitions – meeting the needs of young adults; Transparency & protectionism.
More of the Same?
January 2016 | Policy | Mental health | YIACS model
Report on a survey of the state of the Youth Information, Advice and Counselling Services (YIACS) sector. Highlights the experiences of YIACS in CAMHS Transformation Planning processes against six key themes: Recognition; Integration; Transitions; Transformation; Co-production; and Stability.
YIACS: An Integrated Health and Wellbeing Model
December 2014 | Commissioning | YIACS model
A briefing explaining the Youth Information, Advice and Counselling Services (YIACS) model. YIACS have developed a unique approach combining a range of complementary interventions including advice work, counselling and other therapies, youth work, health clinics, advocacy and community education. The YIACS model represents a joined-up solution to long-identified problems with young people's access to effective mental health, GP, safeguarding and homelessness services.
Picking Up the Pieces
November 2013 | Policy | YIACS model
Report on a survey of the state of the Youth Information, Advice, Counselling and Services (YIACS) sector. Highlights an increasing reliance on voluntary sector YIACS to fill gaps created by crumbling statutory services.
Stretched to the Limit
September 2012 | Policy | YIACS model
Report on a survey of the financial position of Youth Information, Advice, Counselling and Support (YIACS) services. Covers: services provided; funding sources; changes in income, staffing and demand; and agencies' survival / development strategies.
