The Hope service is a multi-agency service for young people aged 11 to 18 who are experiencing complex mental health, emotional, social and behavioural needs which could cause a placement breakdown or may require a psychiatric hospital admission. These needs cannot be met by one agency alone. It is a joint partnership between Health Services, Children's Services and Education who work together to provide support to young people in the community and through day programme provision. At Hope there is a dedicated team of social workers, nurses, teachers, psychologists, art/drama therapists, psychiatrists, a systemic family worker and activity workers.