IThrive Children and Young People Support Referral Form

For children and young people aged 5–19 (up to 25 with SEND) needing emotional wellbeing or neurodiversity support, including: Neurodiversity Support (ages 5–10), Emotional Health and Wellbeing Support (ages 8–19, up to 25 with SEND), and the Neurodiversity Navigator programme (ages 5-25).

The IThrive Hub

The IThrive Hub, run by Bolton Together, helps children and young people aged 5–19 (or up to 25 for young people with SEND) find the right emotional health and wellbeing support. When a referral is made, the Hub looks at what support would best meet the young person’s needs and connects them with one of Bolton Together’s partner organisations. Support is short term, focused on goals, and tailored to each young person. We build on strengths, interests and what matters to the child or young person, using flexible approaches that put young people at the centre of their support.

 

Strategies and Tools

The strategies and tools we provide aim to improve the child’s emotional health and wellbeing long-term.

We require consent and a conversation to have taken place with the child/young person prior to referring. This means that they understand what they are being referred to and have agreed to receiving the support. IThrive is a child/youth centred service and we therefore require involvement of the child/young person throughout the process.

Children and young people referred to the IThrive Hub must be registered with a Bolton GP.

Before Making a Referral

Before making a referral, we ask that the child or young person has been spoken to about the service and agrees to the referral. This means they understand what support they are being referred for and are happy to take part. IThrive is a child and young person-centred service, so we make sure children and young people are involved throughout the process and have a voice in decisions about their support.

Eligibility

Because IThrive is funded to support Bolton children and young people, we can only consider referrals for children and young people who are registered with a Bolton GP. IThrive provides early help and support for children and young people who are struggling with their emotional health and wellbeing, before problems reach crisis point.

The service is suitable for children and young people who:

  • are finding things difficult and would benefit from support
  • are safe and not at immediate risk
  • do not need emergency, urgent or crisis mental health support

To refer, please complete our IThrive Children and Young People Referral Form below. You may also find our IThrive Support Resources useful, you will find these by clicking the Resources Tab at the top of this page. For enquiries please email [email protected] or call 07561700741.

IThrive is not a crisis or emergency service. If a child or young person is at immediate risk or needs urgent mental health support, please contact the appropriate crisis service or emergency support.

Before You Start

This form should take about 10 minutes to complete. 

We’ll ask:

  • who the young person is,
  • what support they may need,
  • whether anyone else is helping,
  • and if there are any urgent safety worries.

You do not need to know all the answers to complete the form; however, the more information you provide, the easier it will be for us to triage your referral and avoid delay.