Walsall CAMHS:

 

Walsall CAMHS is a specialist mental health service, commissioned to provide interventions to those children, young people and their families who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.  We currently support young people up to the age of 18 with a GP registered in the Walsall area.

You can view our Walsall CAMHS Service Leaflet here: Walsall-CAMHS-Service-Leaflet-June-2023.doc

You can download our Walsall CAMHS Information Leaflet here: Walsall_CAMHS_Useful_Information_Leaflet_V1_Nov_2023_PDF.pdf

 

Under 5's Service:

 

The CAMHS Black Country Under 5s Service offers specialist treatment to parents aimed at improving the wellbeing of children under five years old.

All sorts of things can affect parents’ relationship with their child, from a complicated pregnancy or difficult birth, or family relationships to changes at home.

Many children will have difficulties as part of ordinary development, but if problems start to take over everyday life, or parents feel they are not enjoying parenting, or struggling to parent their child, then they may find it helpful to speak to someone from the Under 5s service.

The team consists of child and adolescent psychotherapists and other Under 5s CAMHS professionals who meet with families in their local CAMHS clinic.  

We can offer joint sessions with parents and their baby or child together to support their relationships, help parents understand how the world appears from their child’s perspective, or address any other concerns parents may have.

The CAMHS Under 5s is not a diagnostic service, nor do we offer behavioural management or parenting training. If the primary concern is about neurodevelopmental, a referral should be made to Child Development Centre.

CAMHS Under 5s Leaflet 2024

 

Our Referral Process:

 

When an appropriate referral is received, we will offer the young person an initial assessment appointment, which provides the young person, and family, and carers, to explore their mental health needs with a CAMHS clinician. At the end of this appointment, it may be that a specialist mental health service is not appropriate, and we can therefore discuss alternative options, and support the referral process to such services where possible. If it is felt CAMHS would be helpful, we will discuss appropriate interventions and support with the young person and their family. In cases that are deemed appropriate for therapeutic intervention, young people are allocated a clinician and regular appointments to undertake this. Our work aims to promote the positive mental health of children and young people in Walsall.

 

Our Referral Criteria:

 

Specialist Mental Health Services (Getting More Help)

Across the Black Country, specialist mental health services are provided by Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Dudley and Walsall Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

The service provides specialist assessment and treatment for children and young people who have severe, complex and enduring emotional / behavioural / mental health difficulties

Our Referral Criteria can be accessed here: Black_Country_Wide_Criteria_v3_June_2026.docx

 

What to do in an emergency?:

 

If your child’s life or the life of another child is in immediate risk or
danger call 999.

If it’s not a 999 emergency you can call 111.

If the emergency is related to a young person’s mental health then CAMHS can be contacted 01922 607 400 (9am-5pm) 

NHS 111 offer a telephone support line where children, young people and families/carers can access advice and support from a CAMHS healthcare professional.  This can be accessed by calling NHS 111 (option 2)

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Useful Resources and Help lines:

 

NHS 24/7 Mental health telephone support 111 (option 2)

Young Minds: 02073 368 445 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Samaritans: 08457 909 090 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

MIND Information Line: 08457 660 163 (self-help books are also available)

Youth Access: 02087 729 900

BEAT: 08088010677 or www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

SHOUT: Text Shout to 85258

Papyrus/HOPELINEUK: 0800 068 4141

Autism West Midlands: 0121 450 7575 or https://autismwestmidlands.org.uk/

ChildLine: Tel: 0800 11 11

Kooth: Kooth.com

SENDIASS: family-action.org.uk

House on the Corner: thehouseonthecorner.info

WPH Counselling: www.wphcounselling.org

alumina.selfharm.co.uk

School Nursing: School Nursing – Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

 

Service Leaflets

 

 

Referral Criteria and Forms

Black_Country_Wide_Criteria_v3_June_2026.docx

Black_Country_SPA_Referral_Form_V5.docx

Black_Country_SPA_and_CYPIC_Combined_Referral_Form_V7.docx

CAMHS_CYPiC_Additional_Information_Form_Black_Country_v4.docx

 

Walsall CAMHS would love to hear your feedback!

We would like to hear about your recent experience of our services. To access an online feedback form please scan the QR code (below) via your mobile phone.

If you would prefer to speak to someone about your experience, or receive a paper form to complete, please get in touch with our Service Experience Desk on 0800 587 7720 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

You can also provide feedback via our CAMHS Feedback form, available on this website. Visit the link to share your thoughts, feelings or experiences on your recent visit to CAMHS: https://www.blackcountrychildrens.nhs.uk/camhs/contact-us/your-ideas-and-feedback

 

WYSA

Wysa is a wellbeing AI app, free to download on Google and Apple Stores.

Young people from Walsall can download the app using the QR code below and enter the code BCWA2023 for free premium access. (Some smartphones may automatically apply the premium access code after the QR is scanned)

 

Wysa can help with feelings of low mood, stress and anxiety.