Mental health conditions can affect people of all ages. We have specific services available for children and young people up to 18 years of age.
Southend, Essex and Thurrock Children’s and Adolescent’s Mental Health Service (SET CAMHS)
Offering advice and support for children, young people and families in need of support with emotional wellbeing or mental health difficulties.
The service covers Southend, Essex and Thurrock and is open to young people from 0 to 18, or up to 25 for those with special educational needs.
Any child or young person experiencing mental health difficulties, and any parent, guardian or professional can access the service for help and guidance.
- Telephone: 0800 953 0222
- Out-of-hours: 0800 955 1000
- Email: SET-CAMHS.referrals@nelft.nhs.uk
Urgent help
Anyone under the age of 18 or family members of anyone under the age of 18 in crisis, should call NELFT’s SET CAMHS on 0800 953 0222.