The Children and Young People’s Service is for those aged 5-18 years living in Northumberland who present with significant mental health difficulties. This includes children and young people who may have learning difficulties and those living in a range of difficult and challenging circumstances.

The service is able to provide:

  • Assessment, diagnosis and intervention on a range of mental health issues.
  • A comprehensive transition support package to those young people who are approaching their 18th birthday and may need continuing support as adults.
  • Training, consultation, support and advice to front line staff working in targeted services for children.

How to get referred

Referrals will be accepted from any professional working with a child, young person or their family and self referrals can also be made. 

Referrals can also be made on the telephone by calling 01670 502 700 or freephone 0800 652 2862.

For urgent or emergency referrals requiring a response within 24 hours please call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. 

Northumberland CYPS referral form