Croydon CAMHS Mental Health Support Team (MHST)
The Croydon CAMHS Mental Health Support Team (MHST) works with multiple schools in the borough of Croydon. Please see our schools page for a full list, and contact details, of the schools we work with. If a child or young person attends one of these schools, they can be referred to our team.
How we can help
We provide early intervention support for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
What we can help with:
- Exam stress
- Behavioural challenges
- Low mood
- Anxiety
- Friendship and relationship difficulties
For children and young people with more severe needs, we can help them access the right specialist support.
Our approach:
Our team of Education Wellbeing Practitioners (EWPs) offers guided self-help for issues such as anxiety, low mood, or challenging behaviour. Support is delivered over several sessions and can be provided face-to-face, by telephone, or online.
Information for Parents and Carers
If you would like to refer your child to our team, you can do so by speaking to a staff member at your child’s school. For example, the SENCO, inclusion manager, or a member of the pastoral team.
You can also email us directly at CroydonMHST@slam.nhs.uk if you have any questions.
Information for young people
If you’d like support from our team, speak to member of staff at your school. It’s best to speak to either the SENCO or a member of your school’s pastoral team.
Information for school staff
If you work in one of the schools listed above and would like to refer a student, please speak with the MHST practitioner linked with your school. If you’re not sure who is this, please speak with the SENCO, Inclusion Manager, Pastoral Director or equivalent in the school you work in.
You can also contact Croydon MHST by emailing us at CroydonMHST@slam.nhs.uk.
