This section is for children and young people who have mild to moderate mental health problems and who would benefit from support from community services.
MIND Mental Health Support Teams (MHST)
MHST supports children aged 5 to 18 children with mild to moderate mental health needs, low mood, anxiety and challenging behaviour via one to one and group-based activities in schools. They work directly with children, young people, and families. Parents and carers are offered help for their own mental health as well as advice and support for their children's problems. They offer signposting support for children and young people with more severe needs, supporting schools and families to make appropriate referrals.
Who can refer: Referral required
Contact: To find out more contact the Designated Mental Health Link (DMHL) in your school or email the duty youth service at dutyyouthservices@hfehmind.org.uk
Be kind to your mind
Hammersmith, Fulham Ealing and Hounslow Mind provides emotional and wellbeing support for children and young people in schools and colleges in Hammersmith and Fulham who do not have a dedicated mental health support team (MHST). Therapeutic arts intervention, safe and reliable information about mental health and wellbeing, mind on music as means of self-expression.
Who can refer: Referrals for individual work are completed by school-based staff with parental consent.
Contact: wellbeingteam@hfehmind.org.uk
Community Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Community Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) offers assessment and short-term therapeutic work to children and young people aged 0 to 17. Interventions include individual and group work.
Who can refer: Health, social care and education professionals working with the child can refer. The person with parental responsibility must consent to the referral.
Contact: For information contact Speak CAMHS: 0800 328 4444, Option 2.
Parent and carer forum (CAMHS)
This forum run by CAMHS which takes place once a month is an opportunity to connect with other parents who have shared experiences, building networks of support. Parents can give feedback about their own and their children's experiences of CAMHS.
Who can refer: Referral by professional required
Contact: For more information please contact your CAMHS professional.
Parent and carer support groups West London Trust
Examples of groups:
- Child Wellbeing Practitioners (CWP)
- Child Anxiety
- Parent Psychoeducation / interventions Group
- ADHD Parents Group
- Non-violent Restraints Group
Contact: For more information about these groups contact your clinician.
Integrated Key Worker Team
The integrated keyworker team support children aged 0 to 13 with additional needs and disabilities by providing information, advice and support, coordination of services, support to access services and support during transitions.
Who can refer: Parents and professionals can call the duty line to discuss the specific needs of the child or young person to ensure that the appropriate service is being referred to.
Contact: 020 8753 4443, 9:30am to 12.30pm, 7 days a week
The Educational Psychology Service
The Educational Psychology Service works with schools to help them deliver psychological support to young people. The service works with students who are impacted by a mental health concern that has become a significant barrier to learning, emotional regulation or attendance.
Who can refer: Referral by professional required
Contact: To find out more or discuss referral of your child or young person to the Educational Psychology Service, please contact your school's special educational needs coordinator (SENCO)
Educational Psychology Service
West London Zone
West London Zone link workers work in 17 schools in H&F to offer a personalised two-year programme of mentoring, one-to-one and group support for at-risk young people to build the skills and relationships they need to get on track socially, emotionally and academically.
Who can refer: Referral by professional required
Contact: Please contact your school to find out more or discuss referral of your child or young person.
Looked After Children CAMHS
LAC CAMHS supports looked after children and those on the edge of care identified as vulnerable, experiencing emotional distress and or mental ill health difficulties (moderate to severe emotional and mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, psychosis, PTSD, relationship difficulties or emotional dysregulation). Your child needs to be registered with a Hammersmith and Fulham GP.
Who can refer: Referral by professional required
Contact: Please talk to your child's social worker about a referral.
Cheyne Child Development and Neurodisability Service
Cheyne Child Development and Neurodisability Service provides autism assessments and diagnosis for children aged 0 to 18. Work includes identification, assessment, investigation and support of children with long term neurodevelopmental disorders and neuro-disabilities. Professionals such as GPs, health visitors, Paediatric hospital professionals, SENCOs, educational psychology or social workers will refer your child to the service if needed.
Who can refer: Referral by professional required
Contact: See Cheyne Child Development and Neurodisability Service
West London Action for Children
Free, independent and confidential therapy and counselling for families in receipt of Universal Credit. The service offers school-based, 1:1 or group counselling for children and young people aged 18 or under.
Who can refer: Self-referral
Contact: For information or for self-referrals call 020 7352 1155 or 07525 781373 or email team@wlac.org.uk
West London Action for Children
Home Start Westminster
Supporting families with a child under 5 or who are expecting a baby and who are experiencing difficulties including isolation, depression, and relationship breakdown. Befriending, therapy, perinatal support and school preparation programmes.
Who can refer: Self-referrals and referrals from professionals
Contact: 020 7724 1345 or admin@hswestminster.co.uk
Home Start Westminster
CouRAGEus project - counselling service
The CouRAGEus project from Solace Women's Aid supports Black and minoritised young women, including those from ethnic minority groups, LGBT+ and disabled young women. Their counselling service offers emotional support and a safe space to speak for young people, aged 14-24 who experienced domestic violence.
Who can refer: Self-referral
Contact: 07484 010014 or cypservice@solacewomensaid.org
CouRAGEus project - Solace Womens Aid
Anna Freud
If your child is under 5, visit the Anna Freud website for information about common difficulties in the early years.
It's important to look after parents and carers' emotional wellbeing and mental health. You can find information on self-care for parents and carers on the Anna Freud website.
Who can refer: Self-referral
Contact: Please refer to the website
Anna Freud
Domestic Violence Intervention Project - Yuva Young People's Service
1-to-1 support for young people who are using violence or abuse towards their parents or carers. The service also supports parents and carers experiencing abuse from their children.
Who can refer: Self-referrals and referrals from parents and professionals. Both the young person and parent must consent.
Contact: 020 8741 8020 or dvip.yuva@richmondfellowship.org.uk
DVIP Yuva Young People's Service
Angelou
Support for women and girls over the age of 13 who have experienced sexual violence, abuse, rape, domestic abuse, stalking and harassment, FGM, honour-based or faith-based violence.
Who can refer: Self-referral
Contact: 0808 801 0660, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm & Wed 6pm-9pm or on 0800 059 0108, Mon-Fri 10am-6pm & Thurs 8am-6pm. Or email angelou@advancecharity.org.uk
Domestic Violence | Angelou.org
Alumina
Alumina is a free, online 7 week course for young people age 10 to 17 struggling with self-harm.
Who can refer: Self-referral
Contact: helloalumina@youthscape.co.uk
Alumina | Selfharm
Jewish Women's Aid
For children aged 4-18 who have lived with domestic abuse, and who don't currently live with the alleged perpetrator. The aim is to help children process their emotions and experiences of living with domestic abuse and help them move on with their lives.
Who can refer:
Contact: Office: 020 8445 8060 or call the confidential helpline: 0808 801 0500. Email advice@jwa.org.uk
Jewish Women's Aid
Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons' Trust (mosaictrust.org.uk)
An online counselling service for LGBT+ young people aged 18 or under.
Who can refer: Self-referrals.
Contact: 0300 800 5428 or 07550 124 393 or info@mosaictrust.org.uk
Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons' Trust (mosaictrust.org.uk)
StudentSpectra
Support and information around mental well-being, relationships and sexual health to young people aged 13 to 18. Free, voluntary, and confidential. Online counselling available for LGBTQI+ young people.
Who can refer: Self-referrals.
Contact: YPServices@spectra-london.org.uk
StudentSpectra (spectra-student.org.uk)
Calm Harm App
Calm Harm and an app that provides young people over the age of 13 with some immediate activities and techniques to help break the cycle of self-harm behaviour and explore underlying trigger factors. The Calm Harm app also signposts to help.
Who can refer: Self-referral.
Contact: Visit the website for link to download the app Calm Harm App (stem4.org.uk)
Mental Health Integrated Network Teams (MINT)
Mental Health Integrated Network Teams (MINT) provide mental health services for adults. Teams are based in the community and work closely with GPs, social services and voluntary organisations.
Who can refer: You need to be referred by your GP, hospital or social services.
Contact: mint@westlondon.nhs.uk
Mental Health Integrated Network Teams (MINT) (westlondon.nhs.uk)
Children Heard and Seen
Children Heard and Seen supports children, young people and their families who are impacted by parental imprisonment to ensure that their voices are heard. It offers 1-1 support with trained staff, volunteer mentoring, parent support, peer support groups for children, online activities for children and activity days.
Who can refer: Self-referral.
Contact: 07557 339258 or info@childrenheardandseen.co.uk
Who we are - Children Heard and Seen