Other available Services and Support

CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) can be referred to via your GP or School for specific mental health concerns. This includes for specific complex mental health concerns such as OCD, PTSD or consideration of neurodevelopmental difficulties such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or Autism Spectrum Condition – see Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services - Website (swlstg.nhs.uk). Please note that Sutton Education Wellbeing Service is part of the NHS and linked to CAMHS and is the main provider of CBT-based early support for parents of primary aged children in Sutton.

Sutton Family Hubs – Sutton Family Hubs offer Support and Advice on a range of topics. This includes tailored parenting support and programmes for parents of different aged children including children with special educational need and a directory of local services and supports on a range of issues and challenges: Family Hubs | Sutton Information Hub – you can also book a call to think about support options that are right for you. Call 020 8770 6000 or email familyinfo@sutton.gov.uk

Getting Risk Support

Urgent Mental Health Advice Line for Parents/Carers of Children and Young People – should your child be experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harming – we recommend contacting the friendly team on the CAMHS Urgent Advice Line on 0203 228 5980 for urgent advice and recommendations. In an immediate health emergency contact 999 or attend A&E

For Parents/Carers:

-Adults and Parents – Local Talking Therapies Service – Sutton and other boroughs offer talking therapies services for adults – you can often self-refer too or seek a referral via your GP: NHS talking therapies for anxiety and depression - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

-SWLSTG NHS Uplift Health and Wellbeing Service Youtube Channel:- Sutton Uplift - YouTube

-Mind Mental Health Charity- Information, Advice and Support - Information and support - Mind

-Men’s Mental Health: Movember - Men's Health - Mental Health & Suicide Prevention - Andy's Man Club | #ITSOKAYTOTALK | Andy's Man Club (andysmanclub.co.uk) - Homepage | Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) (thecalmzone.net)

Samaritans – ‘whatever you’re going through, you can call us anytime, from any phone for free’ – call 116 123

Mental Health Crisis Line – Urgent 24/7 NHS Helpline in South West London – 0800 028 8000