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Storm Newton

Youngsters risk being ‘pushed back into long waits’ for mental health support

Social worker with teen. Youth guidance, counseling service or therapy. Woman helping teenagers with mental problems, drug abuse or trauma (Alamy/PA) -

The majority of drop-in centres that provide mental health support for 11 to 25-year-olds have said they will be forced to significantly reduce services or close entirely when Government funding comes to an end next year.

Early support hubs are designed to help children and young people with minor mental health issues before they develop into more serious problems.

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