The association says easy access support such as hubs is needed to combat rising levels of mental health issues among young people amid the Covid-19 pandemic - and is calling for funding to be included in the Comprehensive Spending Review on 27 October.
The LGA says creating dedicated centres that bring together services to support young people would help them before they hit crisis point. These would offer support for sexual health, drug and alcohol, and emotional and mental health issues.
The hubs, which can be accessed without a referral from a doctor or school and offer support up to the age of 25, already exist in some areas, the LGA said.
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