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CAMHS is made up of different teams that help support the mental and emotional wellbeing of children and young people up to 18 years old. We work with young people who have moderate to severe mental health difficulties, and offer specialist support when needed.
About our service
We are a team of professionals who support children and young people aged 5 to 18 with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. You may hear our service called CAMHS, which stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
You might come to CAMHS if you are feeling worried, sad, anxious, overwhelmed, or are finding it difficult to cope with everyday life.
Our team includes:
- Psychiatrists
- Nurses
- Social workers
- Psychologists
All of our staff have specialist training and experience in supporting children and young people with mental health difficulties.
How to access the service
We do not accept referrals directly from patients or their families. But professionals, like doctors and therapists can refer you to our service.
Other professionals who can refer you to our team may include:
- GPs
- School nurses
- Health visitors
- Social workers
- School staff
- Children’s doctors (paediatricians)
What happens after a referral is made?
The team checks every referral and looks for urgent needs. If we accept the referral, we will invite you to a CHOICE appointment. This is sometimes called an initial assessment.
Herefordshire
A referral form should be completed and emailed to whcnhs.camhs.admin@nhs.net . To discuss a referral, contact 01432 220450.
Worcestershire
A referral form should be completed and emailed to whcnhs.camhs-spa@nhs.net . To discuss a referral, contact 01905 520520.
Support and advice
If you need help with how you or someone you care about is feeling, you can look at the advice section on our website. You can also talk to the team who is supporting you.
How we manage your information
Keeping information private is very important to our teams. We only share information to keep you or a loved one safe.
Find out more using the links below:
- Consent and confidentiality | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
- Privacy notice | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust