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Referring to CAMHS

In the first instance, we would recommend you call us before making any referrals. You can contact us via our professional’s advisory line to get advice and chat through your concerns with one of our Primary Mental Health Workers (PMHW). They can advise you on whether the case can be referred, and where to get more information. They can also discuss joint assessments or facilitate training.
 
 

Advisory lines

West Surrey Advisory Service: 01483 783344
(Surrey Heath, Runnymede, Woking, Guildford and Waverley)
 
CAMHS Runnymede and Woking: 01932 722561
CAMHS Surrey Heath: 01483 782900
CAMHS Guildford: 01483 783330
CAMHS Waverley: 01483 783330/782200
 
North east Surrey Advisory Service: 01784 884817
(Spelthorne, Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell)
 
CAMHS Elmbridge: 020 8224 7878
CAMHS Epsom: 01372 204120
CAMHS Spelthorne: 01784 884488
 
South east Surrey Advisory Service: 01737 287002
(Mole Valley, Tandridge, Redhill and Reigate)
 
CAMHS Mole Valley: 01306 502708
CAMHS Tandridge: 01883 388303
CAMHS Redhill and Reigate: 01737 277701
 
Please note these numbers are for professionals only. If you are a parent or caregiver visit the child or young person section to find out how you can get support and assistance.
 
CAF forms

If you have already completed a CAF you will not have to complete a second one, and can use the screening tool at the bottom of this page to advise you.

What makes a good referral?

General considerations
  • Have you met with the parent(s)/carer(s) and the referred child/children?
  • Has the referral to CMHS been discussed with the parent(s)/carer(s) and the referred child/children?
Basic information
  • name and date of birth of referred child/children
  • address and telephone number
  • who has parental responsibility?
  • surnames if different to child’s
  • GP details
Reason for referral
  • What are the specific difficulties that you want CAMHS to address?
  • How long has this been a problem and why is the family seeking help now?
  • Is the problem situation-specific or more generalised?
  • Your understanding of the problem/issues involved.
Further helpful information
  • Who else is living at home and details of separated parents if appropriate?
  • Name of school
  • Who else has been or is professionally involved and in what capacity?
  • Has there been any previous contact with our department?
  • Has there been any previous contact with social services?
  • Details of any known protective factors
  • Any relevant history i.e. family, life events and/or developmental factors.
CAMHS screening tool Size: [46 KB] File Type: [.doc]
Referral process to CAMHS community teams Size: [14 KB] File Type: [.docx]
Referral form Size: [533 KB] File Type: [.doc]

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