South Bedfordshire & Luton CAMHS

Clinical Conditions we provide therapy for: 

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

Referrals can be made by GPs, healthcare professionals, schools and colleges 
You will need to complete this CAMHS referral form for professionals. Ideally, this will be completed in collaboration with the young person, parent, or carer. 

This will enable us to decide how best to help the client and their family. Completed referral forms should be emailed to elft.spoebedfordshire@nhs.net.  

Children and Young People Eating Disorder Service:

For more information on our Eating Disorder Service please click the link below: 

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/services/bedfordshire-and-luton-community-eating-disorders-service-children-and-young-people

Neuro Developmental Team (NDT):
This is a countywide Tier 3 service, where Tier 2 services such as nurse-led sleep clinics, nurse-led behavioural clinics, locality parenting support teams, CHUMS and Child Development Centre assessments (as appropriate) have been previously. 

Referrals are based on young people presenting with a combination of both: evidence of learning disability (IQ<70) and/or a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or severe challenging behaviour and or moderate to severe. 

Child Bereavement UK helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. They support children and young people up to the age of 25 when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live, and parents and the wider family when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying.

Age Range: Up to the age of 25 years old for children/young people, or parents of said children/young people

Contact Details: 

Londonsupport@childbereavementuk.org

8000 288 840

Referral Details: Call the helpline to make a self-referral, and visit the website for general resources and information

Weblink: https://childbereavementuk.org/for-families/support/newham-east-london/

Winston’s Wish has supported many families bereaved by serious illness. Their experienced Helpline team can offer advice, guidance and support when someone is seriously ill and after a loved one has died. They speak to parents, carers, family friends, professionals and anyone who is supporting a child or young person during this devastating time.

Age Range: 25 years old and under

Contact Details: 

0808 8020 021

ask@winstonswish.org

Referral Details: Use the forms on the following page: https://www.winstonswish.org/supporting-you/refer/

Weblink: https://www.winstonswish.org/serious-illness/ 

Macmillan offer cancer information booklets and merchandise which can be used to promote services or fundraising activities. They also offer support and online communities that those affected can join. 

Age Range: All Ages

Contact Details: 

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/forms/contact-us/ask-macmillan-form.html

Referral Details: 

They do not offer a referral as such, but you can get information and order materials from their website 

Weblink: https://be.macmillan.org.uk/be/p-25218-talking-to-children-and-teenagers-when-an-adult-has-cancer.aspx 

Winston’s Wish has supported many families bereaved by serious illness. Their experienced Helpline team can offer advice, guidance and support when someone is seriously ill and after a loved one has died. They speak to parents, carers, family friends, professionals and anyone who is supporting a child or young person during this devastating time.

Age Range: 25 years old and under

Contact Details: 

0808 8020 021

ask@winstonswish.org

Referral Details: Use the forms on the following page: https://www.winstonswish.org/supporting-you/refer/

Weblink: https://www.winstonswish.org/serious-illness/ 

CAMHS staff have developed these guides designed to support wellbeing:

Click here to view a booklet to help cope over the festive season

Click here to view a booklet to help cope over the Summer holidays

Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. They specialise in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, honor-based abuse, forced marriage, so-called conversion therapies and other forms of interpersonal abuse.

Age Range: All Ages

Contact Details: 

0800 999 5428

help@galop.org.uk

Referral Details: 

For those in the LGBTQIA+ community who have experienced a hate crime/abuse of some form.

Refer using the following link: https://galop.org.uk/make-a-referral/

Weblink: http://www.galop.org.uk/ 

Hestia provides a variety of support, including support to victims of modern slavery, domestic abuse support services (including refugee and community based support), mental health and complex need support, criminal justice, support for older people, support for those affected by Grenfell, learning disability support, physical disability support, drug and alcohol support, and supported accommodation for vulnerable young people.

Age Range: Various

Contact Details: 

0207 378 3100

info@hestia.org

Referral Details: 

For Domestic Abuse specifically. In specific, women and children experiencing domestic abuse. 

Call 0808 169 9975 for space in a domestic abuse refuge, or 0808 2000 247 for a general helpline.

Weblink: https://www.hestia.org/domestic-abuse

Men's advice line is a team of friendly advisors who will listen and believe callers. They offer non-judgemental support, pratical advice and information. Their goal is to increase the safety of men experiencing domestic abuse (and the safety of any children) by providing confidential support.

Age Range: All Ages

Contact Details: 

0808 8010327 (open 9am-8pm Monday to Friday, 12pm-4pm on weekends)

Referral Details: 

For men who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse.

There is no referral needed, it is a helpline which can be accessed on 0808 8010327

Weblink: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/

NCDV help survivors of domestic violence and abuse obtain protection against an abuser, as well as offering services to the police, probation service, domestic abuse agency workers, the legal profession and judiciary. It is a free service. Support typically include helping individuals obtain injunctions from their local county court.

Age Range: All Ages

Contact Details: 

0800 970 2070

office@ncdv.org.uk

Referral Details: 

For survivors of domestic abuse.

Refer using the form or numbers on this page: https://www.ncdv.org.uk/third-party-injunction-referral/

Weblink: https://www.ncdv.org.uk/

A helpline with a team of highly trained female advisors who listen without judgement, empower callers to understand their options, and support callers to make decisions about the future. Help to find a refuge or other specialist services is also available. They offer a variety of languages.

Age Range: All Ages

Contact Details: 

0800 2000 247

Referral Details: 

For women experiencing domestic abuse. 

There is no referral, it is a helpline which can be accessed on 0808 2000 247

Weblink: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

Womans trust aim to support those who have experienced or have been in an abusive relationship. They offer professional counselling, support groups and workshops and aim to tackle isolation, depression, lack of confidence, low self esteem and low motivation.

Age Range: All Ages

Contact Details: 

0207 034 0303

office@womanstrust.org.uk

Referral Details: 

For women affected by domestic abuse.

To refer, call on 0207 034 0303.

Weblink: https://womanstrust.org.uk/

The Forced Marriage Unit is a joint Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office and Home Office unit which leads on the government's forced marriage policy, outreach and casework. It operates both inside the UK (where support is provided to any individual) and overseas (where consular assistance is provided to British nationals, including dual nationals). The FMU operates a public helpline to provide advice and support to victims and potential victims of forced marriage as well as professionals dealing with cases. The FMU public helpline can help with safety advice, providing advice when an unwanted spouse is due to move to the UK, and where possible assistance in repatriation of victims held against their will overseas.

Age Range: All Ages

Contact Details: 

0207 008 0151

fmu@fcdo.gov.uk

Referral Details: 

For victims and potential victims of forced marriage or professionals dealing with forced marriage cases.

To refer, call the number above or alternatively send an email to the address provided above. 

Weblink: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/forced-marriage#how-the-forced-marriage-unit-can-help

Shelter offer a helpline that provides advice and support when facing eviction or homelessness. It is accessible to those who are homeless, who have nowhere to stay for the night, who are worried about losing their home in the next two months, and who are at risk of harm or abuse. 

Age Range: All Ages

Contact Details: 

Hotline: 0808 800 4444 (8am-8pm weekdays, 9am-5pm weekends) 

Referral Details: 

For those who are homeless, who have nowhere to stay for the night, who are worried about losing their home in the next two months, and who are at risk of harm or abuse.

Call the helpline on the number provided above. 

Weblink: https://england.shelter.org.uk/ 

A young carer is someone aged 25 and under who cares for a friend or family member who, due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction, cannot cope without their support. Older young carers are also known as young adult carers and they may have different support needs to younger carers.

You can also find your nearest Carers Trust Network Partner for local support for unpaid carers on our website (any time) or by calling 0300 772 9600 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm).

General enquiries: Email: info@carers.org

A 24/7 helpline offering counselling and confidential advice to under 19s to talk through any issues they're going through.

Age Range: Under 19 year olds

Contact Details: 

0800 1111

There is also a live online chat and other forms of contact that can be found here: https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/contacting-childline/

Referral Details: No referral required, service users can call the number above for support

Weblink: https://www.childline.org.uk/

A helpline for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide. They provide a safe space to talk through anything happening in your life that could be impacting on your or anyone else's ability to stay safe.

Age Range: Under 35 year olds

Contact Details: 

0800 068 4141

Referral Details: No referral required, service users can call the number above for support

Weblink: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/papyrus-hopeline247/

A 24/7 free crisis line for those needing support. Volunteers will listen and help callers talk through their concerns, worries, and troubles.

Age Range: All Ages

Contact Details: 

116 123 

jo@samaritans.org

Referral Details: No referral required, service users can call the number above for support or alternatively use the email address provided

Weblink: https://www.samaritans.org/

The YoungMinds Crisis Messenger text service provides free 24/7 crisis support across the UK to those experience a mental health crisis and who need support.

Age Range: Unlisted but young people and parents and mentioned

Contact Details: 

Text YM to 85258 or alternatively call 0207 089 5050

Referral Details: No referral required, service users can text "YM" to the above number or call the longer number if preferable

Weblink: https://www.helpandkindness.co.uk/service/87/YoungMinds-Crisis-Messenger

A free, 24/7 helpline that supports victims of crime and traumatic incidents.

Age Range: All Ages

Contact Details: 

0808 1689 111 (alternatively there is a live chat available on the website using the link below)

Referral Details: There is no referral. Service users can call the number above for support, or use the live chat on the website using the link below

Weblink: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help 

UK Trauma Council provide support for children who have been through traumatic events. They support professionals, communities, and policy makers through developing resources, guidance, and training in responding to traumatic events that impact on children and young people.

Age Range: All Ages

Contact Details: 

Everything is done via the website (see below)

Referral Details: There is no referral. Resources and training can be accessed on the website

Weblink: https://uktraumacouncil.org/resources 

ADDISS provides people friendly information and resources about ADHD to anyone who needs assistance, including parents, sufferers, teachers or health professionals.

Age Range: N/A

Contact Details: 

0208 952 2800

info@addiss.co.uk

Referral Details:

No referral needed, there are various resources and information available on the website

Weblink: http://www.addiss.co.uk/

Provides independent supporters advice and support for parents of children with special educational needs (SEN), and young people with SEN. 

Also provides disability advocacy, which includes engaging and including those with disabilities in community activities and decisions about themselves. 

Age Range: Various

Contact Details: 

01582 867248

BBC-Supervised.Contact@barnardos.org.uk

https://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/services/bedford-borough-connecting-supporting-families

Referral Details:

There are various services that can be found using the weblink below. Click on the appropriate option on their website and follow the advice/instructions given.

Weblink: https://www.barnardos.org.uk/

The Refugee Council is a leading charity working with refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK. They work with over 13,000 women, men, and children each year who are desperately seeking safety. They provide crisis advice, mental health counselling and practical support to help people settle and integrate into their new community. They are specialists in working with refugee children who arrive in the UK alone, and work with refugees to fight for improvements to the asylum protection system. 

Age Range: Various

Contact Details: 

0207 346 6700

info@refugeecouncil.org.uk

Referral Details: There are various services offered, find the most suitable one using this link: https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/get-support/services/

Weblink: https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/

Victim Support provide specialist help to support people to cope and move on to the point where they feel they are back on track with their lives following a crime of traumatic incident.

Age Range: All Ages

Contact Details:  0808 168 9111

Referral Details: Call the number above to make a referral over the phone

Weblink: www.victimsupport.org.uk