Newham Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

Clinical Conditions we treat:

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Bipolar Disorder                                       
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• OCD
• Psychosis
• Schizophrenia
• Self-harm

Clinical speciality:

• Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services

Treatment mode:

• Community

Referrals to CAMHS can be made by contacting your GP, teacher or other health professional who can make a referral on your behalf if you are over 16 or with the consent of an adult you trust.

By contacting your GP or other professional to make the referral they will be able to collect all the details required on your behalf to make sure that the CAMHS team can get you help as quickly as possible. 

Our referral form for professionals is ready to be downloaded. Send completed forms to: elft.enquiries-newhamcfcs@nhs.net.

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If you need to contact us please call 020 8439 9000 or alternatively email us at elft.enquiries-newhamcfcs@nhs.net between the hours of 9am – 5pm on Monday – Friday. 

Please note that the above are not suitable for emergencies. 

In an emergency please use the following contact details:

• Newham Crisis Helpline:  0800 073 0066  (24hrs) 

Call this number if you are in distress and you need to contact a qualified mental health professional out of office hours.

• NHS Direct - call 111

NHS Direct can help if you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do.

•  Accident & Emergency (A&E) at your local hospital

If you feel you cannot keep yourself safe, it is best to attend your local A&E 

Your first appointment with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) is an assessment that helps the team get to know you and decide on a support plan. You can expect to meet with a CAMHS worker and your parent or guardian, and the appointment usually lasts about an hour. 

During the appointment, you might: 

• Fill out forms or answer questions about how you're feeling 
• Talk about diagnoses, mental health problems, or difficult experiences
• Discuss your goals and the difficulties you're having 
• Undergo physical health checks, such as blood tests or pulse rate 
• Have your parent or guardian talk to the team 

You can also ask questions, such as what to expect from CAMHS and how they can help. You can try thinking of questions ahead of time before your appointment. 

CAMHS will keep what you say private, unless they believe you or others might be at risk of harm. In that case, they might speak with someone who can help, such as family or school. They'll also respect your right to not share certain things.

Newham CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) is located at E13 8AL. 

The closest tube station to this address is Plaistow Station on the District and Hammersmith & City lines. The nearest bus stops are also in close proximity to the station.

Directions from Plaistow Tube Station:
1. Exit Plaistow Station:
  - Upon exiting the station, turn left onto Pelly Road.

2. Walk along Pelly Road:
  - Continue walking straight down Pelly Road until you reach the intersection with Barking Road.

3. Turn right onto Barking Road:
  - After reaching Barking Road, turn right and continue walking.
  - Newham CAMHS is located on Barking Road, in the direction towards Canning Town.

4. Continue walking along Barking Road:
  - Walk past the small parade of shops. The building should be on your left side, located near the junction with Greengate Street.
  - Look for the signage for CAMHS or the building name.

Directions by Bus from Plaistow Station:
- Bus Stop:
 - The nearest bus stop outside Plaistow Station is Plaistow Station / Greengate Street (Stop M).

- Bus Routes:
 - Take bus Route 241 or Route 325 towards Stratford / Prince Regent.
 - Alight at Greengate Street (Stop U).

- Walking from Bus Stop:
 - Once you alight, continue walking in the direction the bus was traveling for a short distance.
 - The entrance to Newham CAMHS will be a short walk from the bus stop, on your left.

Address:
Newham CAMHS 
275-277 Barking Road 
Plaistow, London 
E13 8AL

Please ensure you check for any updates or changes to the transport routes on the day of your visit.