All about CYPMHS
We are here to support you
ALL ABOUT CYPMHS
Our mental health services for children and young people are here to support you.
Parents and carers
Here to support the carers
Parents and carers
Here at NHFT we deliver a range of both mental and physical healthcare services for adults. From mental health services to sexual health, community nursing and therapy teams we are here to make a difference.
Professionals
Make a referral
Professionals
Professionals including medical professionals, social workers and teachers can make a referral to our service through our Referral Management Centre. You can also recieve traning through CYPMHS connect and recieve advice through our consultation line.
Young people services blog
Updated Children and Young People's Mental Health Transformation Plan published
Integrated Care Northamptonshire has published the 2023/24 refresh of the county's Children and Young People’s Mental Health Local Transformation Plan....
Therapy dog lending helping paw to children
It’s a clear case of ‘puppy love’ in Northampton thanks to a trainee ‘therapy dog’ who is helping children and young people on their journey with a local eating disorders...
Celebrating an amazing year of collaboration
It was celebration time, as young people joined NHFT colleagues for a birthday party to mark a fantastic year of collaboration. ...
Young people encouraged to seek help with mental health
Children and young people, who are struggling with their mental health, are being reminded that there are lots of ways they can get help and support. ...
Join family event to celebrate autism pride
People are invited to an event in Northamptonshire celebrating Autism Pride...
Join free webinars on diabetes and children’s health
Two more health-focused webinars are being made available, free to the public, offering valuable advice and insight – this time on diabetes and children’s support....
Ensuring home educated pupils access support
The school nursing service in Northamptonshire has established a new dedicated pathway to ensure home educated children do not fall through the gaps and have access to the support they need....
Parent’s Blog: Emotion Coaching and Children’s Behaviour
Sometimes my child kicks off spectacularly and it can leave me unsure what to do. Find out how emotion coaching helped this parent through......
Young person's blog: 19 years old, female, queer, recovering...managing?
Trigger warning: Mental health One of our young people talks through their story of reaching out to get help, you will find additional mental health support if you need it in this blog....
Parent’s Blog: Me, my partner and my personality disorder
Trigger warning: This article is a personal account of an experience with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) from our co-production children, young people, carers and families group. ...
Contact us
If you are in Northamptonshire, you can contact these services:
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Live chat – talk to us on CAMHS live 9am to 9pm, Monday to Friday
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Text a school nurse – for friendly, helpful advice. This service is designed for 11- to 19-year-olds: 07507 329 600 Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
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Phone – the consultation line for parents, carers, young people and professionals is available 9am to 7pm, Monday to Friday on 0800 170 7055
If you are in a crisis, at risk of self-harm or suicide – the CAMHS crisis team is open 24/7 and can be accessed by calling 0800 170 7055
Or:
- Text Shout to 85258 at any time day or night. You can find out more by accessing the Give a Shout website
- If your life is at imminent risk, call 999 for emergency help
Other useful contacts:
The Mix is a UK based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 online and on social and mobile
Blurt it Out for information on how to cope in a crisis and complete a crisis plan
Sexual Health Service NHFT's sexual health team
Northamptonshire Rape Crisis for anyone affected by sexual violence or abuse