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Specialist CAMHS

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We work with children and young people who:

  • Have symptoms of a serious mental health disorder or difficulty.
  • Are unable to live a normal life and /or be with other people because of the way they are thinking and feeling about themselves or other people.
  • Are experiencing serious risks to their emotional and psychological wellbeing and development.
  • Have significant mental health problem and other complex issues affecting the family such as child protection issues, violence, illness, possibility of needing to be looked after.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusions

To be able to use this service:

  • The suspected mental health difficulties must be urgent, persistent, complex, or severe.
  • The child or young person must be registered with a Hackney or City of London GP.

How to refer

The following clinicians can refer to this service: GPs, Nurses, Please complete the referral form on the website

Directly by telephone

SPA Team

t: 02070147079
Directly by email
EMIS form

Referral methods: e-Referrals, EMIS managed referral

Editable PDF / Word document Download Form

Referral methods: Email

Service Feedback

Email Address

e: elt-tr.cityandhackneycamhs@nhs.net

Phone Number

t: 020 3222 5600 between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday

Downloads

Urgent Mental Health Support - 24/7 Crisis Lines

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Last updated: Jun 23rd, 2023
Review date: Jul 17th, 2024

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