Services to support your child's mental health and wellbeing
CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service) - www.hpftcamhs.nhs.uk Access to CAMHS is usually through your GP. For urgent support there is a 24 hour dedicated mental health helpline - 0800 6444 101
Hertfordshire Services for Mental Health and Wellbeing - https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/local-offer/services-for-children-and-young-people/mental-health-and-wellbeing.aspx
This website has a mental health services directory listing a variety of services to support children with different needs. It includes the following:
NESSie - nessieined.com/hertfordshire-parents
(Early help parent support service)
Families First - https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/families-first/families-first.aspx
Herts Haven Cafes - https://www.withyouth.org/herts-haven-cafes/
(A free welcoming drop-in space for children and young people across Hertfordshire to access support for their emotional wellbeing.)
Just Talk - https://www.justtalkherts.org/just-talk-herts.aspx
(Further signposting for emotional wellbeing support in Herts)
NHS Talking Therapies - https://www.hpft-talkingtherapies.nhs.uk/
PALMS - https://www.hct.nhs.uk/search/service/positive-behaviour-autism-learning-disability-and-mental-health-service-palms-50
(ASD and learning disability support)
The Sandbox - https://thesandbox.mindler.co.uk/
(Digital mental health car service)
The Toolbox - https://thetoolbox.mindler.co.uk/
ADHD and Autism Support