CAMHS information – for 11-18 year olds

Information to help you understand how Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS, or SCAMHS in Wales) can support young people. You can also find information on what happens when you leave CAMHS or move to adult services.

How we can help

Some young people experiencing poor mental health, or difficult feelings or experiences, might need to get support from CAMHS. It's important to understand:

What support CAMHS might be able to offer
How the people who work at CAMHS might support you
What to do if you're not getting the treatment and support you need
What happens when you leave CAMHS, including if you're referred to Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS) or another organisation

Our pages on CAMHS cover all sorts of information, plus advice from young people we spoke to.

Healing mentally won't happen straight away, it's a process. However, CAMHS do try and support you as much as they can throughout this journey.

What is CAMHS?

Detailed information on what CAMHS are, what support they offer and how you can get help from them.

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How do I get help from CAMHS?

A guide that explains how to get help from CAMHS, how to make a referral and to make the most of your appointments.

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Waiting lists for CAMHS

Information about waiting lists at CAMHS and what support you can get while you wait.

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Your rights at CAMHS

A guide about what fair treatment and your legal rights should look like at CAMHS. And what to do if things aren't going the way they should.

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Leaving CAMHS

A guide to help you understand the reasons why you might leave CAMHS and what to expect.

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I know for some people CAMHS has really helped them, but I also know that there are a lot of people who need help.

If you need more help...

Useful contacts

This page lists organisations and services that can offer you extra support and information.

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Treatment and support glossary

Explains words and phrases that you may hear when getting treatment and support for your mental health.

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For more information

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