Merton Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) - single point of referral

Anyone who uses our services first gets an assessment of their mental health needs and a plan of the care and support they will receive. They will also will also have one named person who co-ordinates their care and support. This person will be called either a named professional  or, if your needs are more complex,  a care co-ordinator. This person should be your main point of contact.  You can speak to them about how your treatment and support are going.

Referrals are accepted from a number of professionals including:

• GP's
• Social workers 
• Health professionals including paediatricians, school nurses and health visitors.
• Adult mental health services
• Schools, via the educational phychologist, SENCO, or behaviour support team.
• Tier 2 multi-agency teams.