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Calderdale Open Minds (CAMHS)
Mental health and wellbeing services for children and young people in Calderdale
What we do
We’re a BACP-accredited service which is part of a local mental health partnership, where organisations work together to provide signposting, advice and mental health input for children and young people and their families.
We offer:
- The First Point of Contact, a single point of access for parents/carers, young people and professionals
- A route to neurodevelopmental assessment for autism and ADHD
- Therapeutic and wellbeing practitioners
- SilverCloud digital guided self-help programmes
- Mental health training and consultation for schools and other professionals
For more detailed information:
Who for
Children and young people aged 5-18 in Calderdale, experiencing persistent and significant emotional or mental health problems such as:
- Deterioration in self-care
- Non-school attendance as a result of mental health presentation
- Deterioration in academic attainment related to mental health presentation
- Social withdrawal (such as lack of contact with friends)
And for referral for neurodevelopmental assessment, children and young people:
- from age 0 for autism
- from age 6 for ADHD
We also provide support for parents, carers and young people with traits of autism and/or ADHD.
How to refer
Please refer a child or young person using the links below.
If you are unsure whether to refer, or if you feel urgent support may be required, then please phone the First Point of Contact on 01422 300 001.
Please complete the self-referral form.
Please complete this parent/carer referral form.
Please complete this professional referral form.
Contact this service
For anything else relating to Calderdale Open Minds (CAMHS), please email, call or message us:
Our phonelines are open from 8.45am to 5pm from Monday to Friday. We are experiencing a high volume of contacts, and we will respond as soon as possible.
“I saw a difference in my son after every appointment. Since finishing he has continued to blossom.”
More help and information
We have a range of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on for our service. These websites are a good source of information on mental health and local services: