CAMHS Single Point of Access team receives all Somerset CAMHS referrals.

CAMHS SPA team triages the referrals and assesses the presenting mental health needs of the young person. Based on the information received, the team will support/signpost the young people to the most appropriate CAMHS or third-party services, according to each individual case.  It is possible that we will invite you for an assessment, which can be face-to-face, via phone or virtual (video) if we still have some queries about your presentation and we want to gather some more information. After that, we will be able to signpost you to the service that will provide you with the most appropriate support.

CAMHS SPA has clinicians with different professional backgrounds, and they are available for telephone support/consultation Monday Friday (9am – 4.30pm).

Who can complete a referral and what needs to be included?

Self-referrals

At present, we are unable to accept self-referrals from parents nor young people under 16 years.

Self-referrals can be completed by young people aged 16 and 17.

Type of provision

Targeted - This is for people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families