The Southend, Essex and Thurrock Child and Adolescents Mental Health Service (SET CAMHS)Â provides advice and support to children, young people and families who are in need of support with their emotional wellbeing or mental health difficulties.
Any young person, concerned parent, care giver or a responsible adult of a young person can access the SET CAMHS by either making an appointment to see their young person’s GP with them, or accessing our services for information.
We provide a range of support for young people, so to ensure that we direct your referral accordingly please complete our online referral form with as much detail as possible.
Call SET CAMHS: Freephone 0800 953 0222
Email:Â SET-CAMHS.referrals@nelft.nhs.uk
Children and young people – 24/7 CRISIS SUPPORTÂ
A mental health crisis means your child is very distressed and worried and you require urgent support in managing them:
They might want to hurt themselves or someone else
They might be feeling actively suicidal
They might hear strange noises or feel that people are watching them or wanting to hurt them.
If you feel your child is in crisis and in need of urgent mental health support
We are a 24 hour 7 day a week service.
Monday – Friday 9.00AM – 5:00PM Call SET CAMHS – Freephone 0800 953 0222
After 5:00PM if your concerns escalate about your child outside of these hours please call Mental Health Direct on freephone 0800 995 1000 (Out of Hours / Weekend or Bank Holidays).
If it is an emergency, immediate danger to life/safety dial 999 or visit Accident and Emergency (A&E).
If you feel concerned about your child/young person but do not feel they need immediate/emergency intervention, please phone the day time number during work hours.
