Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

We are a specialist emotional wellbeing and mental health service for all children and young people who are registered with a GP in Herefordshire, and their families. We see children and young people up to 18 years of age when they find it hard to cope with their feelings.

It is quite common to feel stressed, anxious, down or angry from time to time but sometimes these feelings can be overwhelming and just won’t go away. Usually children and young people referred to us are experiencing emotional wellbeing problems that significantly affect their ability to cope with the normal stresses and demands of life.

In addition, we also help with other problems such as developmental disorders, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, psychosis, attachment difficulties, infant mental health problems, conduct disorders or when a young person is at risk of harming themselves.

Explore the range of our services on our website.

Our staff are specially trained and there are many ways we can help. Everyone who uses the service can talk privately with us. We also offer more interactive ways to explore how you are feeling. Most importantly we are here to listen and not to judge.

If other professionals/organisations are already providing support, we may think about working in partnership with these staff to ensure the best possible plan of care is received.

Our website is a complimentary resource for families, carers, and young people. It features information for children’s services, details for professionals like school staff, and a section to help young people/children understand and manage their feelings.