Children and Young Persons Services

We offer a wide range of support for children and young people, as well as signposting to other services for direct help.  You will be referred to our service via your GP practice.

Emergency advice: Mental Health Crisis

If you are worried about a Young Person's Mental Health crisis please contact: 

Papayrus - 0800 0684141 

Mental Health Crisis Line - 0800 0385300

Childline

If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.

These services will only share your information if they are very worried about you or think you are in immediate danger.

Free Listening Services

These services offer confidential support from trained volunteers. You can talk about anything that's troubling you, no matter how difficult:

If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.

These services will only share your information if they are very worried about you or think you are in immediate danger.

Mental Health Support for Children

We can support you to make a referral to Children and Adolescence Mental Health Services (CAMS) or Early Help Hub, following a conversation with your GP.

Here are some links to specific mental health for children services:

Find out more about the NHS services

You can find out more about the NHS services available within the local area and as part of the surgery, on the NHS website.