We know waiting lists are long and people want information about when a child or young person will be seen. Here are some links that may be helpful while you wait:
Emotional wellbeing and mental health
- Recovery College Online resources and information from our Trust
- North Yorkshire, York and Selby The Go-To for Emotional wellbeing and mental health
- North East and North Cumbria Healthier Together
- The Royal College of Psychiatrists Young People’s Mental Health
- This May Help – how to support your child’s mental health
- NHS England free educational resources for children and young people, parents or carers and professionals
- Advice and information from Rethink Mental Illness
- Anna Freud emotional and mental health resources
- Anna Freud Mentally Healthy Schools for schools and colleges
Neurodevelopmental
- The National Autistic Society advice and guidance
- Childline understanding autism
- Durham and Tees Valley Needs Led Neurodevelopmental Pathway
Information about waiting lists
Waiting lists for both assessment and treatment vary by area, and the most urgent cases are prioritised. You could contact your local CAMHS service to check if your referral has arrived and ask for an update on waiting times.
Always tell CAMHS if the child or young person’s mental health worsens or there are other important changes in their lives while on the waiting list.
Useful links
- Information from Childline about CAMHS
- Youngminds guide to CAMHS
- CAMHS services near you – watch videos made by young people about our main bases <add link to videos>
