Information for Parents and Young People About CAMHS
This section of the website is aimed at parents and young people. Follow the links below and to the left to download a range of leaflets, and to access a range of information and support.
Childline
The Childline helpline is free for children and young people – tel: 0800 1111
Their website includes lots of useful information and advice.
http://www.childline.org.uk
Mental Health Foundation
This website provides booklets produced by the organisation on mental health issues. They have also been involved in research around children and young people’s mental health.
http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Papyrus
This organisation is committed to preventing young suicides, and promoting the importance of emotional wellbeing and mental health.
http://www.papyrus-uk.org/
They have a free, confidential helpline service called Hopeline. Tel: 08000 68 41 41. The helpline is open Monday – Friday from 10am – 2pm and 7pm – 10pm, and 2pm – 5pm on weekends.
http://www.papyrus-uk.org/hln.html
Youth Access
If you want to find out about local youth counselling services try the directory on the Youth Access website
http://www.youthaccess.org.uk/directory/index.cfm
YoungMinds
This organisation has a Parents Information Service, which is a free, confidential helpline for any adult concerned about a child’s mental health. Tel: 0800 018 2138. Opening hours: Mon & Frid 10 am – 1 pm; and Tues, Wed & Thurs 1 pm – 4 pm & Wed 6pm-8pm.
They also produce booklets for parents & carers, and children and young people. These are all available via the following website.
http://www.youngminds.org.uk
Youth in Mind
This website provides lots of information about mental health issues for young people, parents and teachers. It also includes a very useful directory of CAMHS across the UK.
http://www.youthinmind.co.uk/index.html
