Children & Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMHS)
We offer mental health assessments, interventions and treatment for people aged 0-18 years in Kent and 0-19 years in Medway, as well as diagnostic assessments for Neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism or ADHD.
The children and young people we look after are usually significantly affected by mental health difficulties, so our specialist services will not be right for everyone. We work in partnership with other organisations in Kent and Medway that offer emotional and wellbeing support. When we receive referrals, we will signpost people to the service or organisation best suited to their needs.
To make a referral please visit our How to refer page and follow the guidance provided.
If your referral is for ADHD or Autism Diagnostic Assessment, please review the information on this page to ensure that your child is referred to the correct service, as some of these services are provided by other NHS trusts.
Need support now?
- If you are in a Mental Health Crisis or require out of hours support, please visit our crisis page for more information, or call NHS 111 and follow the instructions for mental health.
- If your concerns about your child or young person get worse, please call NHS 111 and follow the instructions for mental health.
- If there is an immediate danger to life/safety, dial 999 or visit Accident and Emergency (A&E).
- If you are deaf and are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the SPA NHS 111 Deaf Line on
0300 555 1110 (you will need a BSL translator or third-party service to assist with the call).
