EMERGE Leeds: Complex Emotional Needs Service

EMERGE Leeds: Complex Emotional Needs Service works with people who as a result of complex trauma and adverse life experiences have developed ways of coping and surviving that cause them harm and distress.

The team has a range of professional backgrounds and experience. Staff from our partner agencies, Touchstone, Inspire North, and The Market Place, also work within the Service.

A short statement about some of the services we offer is below, but please use the tabs above to find out more.

Young Adults Pathway

A service for young adults aged 18-25 in Leeds with complex emotional needs or with a diagnosis of personality disorder.

Journey Programme

An 11-week group led by experienced practitioners, which aims to help people develop a better understanding of what they do in their daily lives and how life experiences might affect this. It helps people to take part in purposeful activity and learn about themselves and others.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills

Designed to help people with complex emotional needs learn skills to manage powerful and overwhelming emotions and distress effectively. ‘Skills for Life’ is 12-week group and ‘DBT skills’ is a longer programme, up to 14 months in duration, both led by experienced practitioners.

Care Coordination for Over 25s

A service for adults aged over 25 years with complex emotional needs or a diagnosis of personality disorder who are at risk of long-term hospital admission or who are being discharged from long-term hospital placements.

Support groups for carers

Education and peer support options for those who care for someone with complex emotional needs or a diagnosis of personality disorder.

Case Consultation

A service for practitioners and professional colleagues working to support individuals with complex emotional needs or a diagnosis of personality disorder in Leeds.