Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service

Islington
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The Islington Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) provides assessments and interventions for children and young people aged ages 5-18 with a range of mental health needs. This includes neurodevelopmental assessments, as well as community-based targeted support and crisis management delivered through local hubs.

For neurodevelopmental referrals, a school proforma must also be completed. The form is available via the NCL Waiting Room and includes further referral information, including the service threshold.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

  • Aged 0-18 (if 17 years and 6 months at the point of referral, refer to adult mental health services)
  • Registered with an Islington GP.

Children and young people attending an Islington school or children's centre can access the CAMHS clinician based within their school and/or children's centre.

How to Refer

EMIS form

Referral methods: Email

Complete the Social, Emotional and Mental Health Request for Service Form - Paediatric and send it to csctreferrals@islington.gov.uk.

Where to find the form

Islington: ISL Global Documents > Paediatric folder

Self-referral

020 7527 3355
https://londonwaitingroom.nhs.uk

Patients and their families can self-refer by calling the number above (SEMH central point of access, available 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday), or by completing the online form.

Patients can also contact the NCL CAMHS Crisis Line for support if a young person is experiencing a mental health crisis. The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be reached on 0800151 0023.

Review date: Friday, 27 November 2026