Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

Across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, there is a collection of NHS services that specifically support children and young people between the ages of 5-18 years with their emotional wellbeing and mental health called child and adolescent mental health services (or CAMHS for short). Provided by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, CAMHS is made up of a doctors, nurses and other medical staff who work in a number different teams. These people are trained to help children, young people and their families who are experiencing mental health difficulties. Each service in CAMHS provides different different assessments and treatments and we will work together with you to help you find the right kind of support. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Assessment and treatment of mental health problems The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provides support to children and families where the young person is experiencing significant mental health difficulties.