You may be able to get help from Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS)
CYPMHS is an NHS mental health service that diagnoses and treats:
- mental health problems – for example depression and eating disorders
- developmental disorders – for example autism and dyslexia
Information for parents
If you think your child has a mental health problem or developmental disorder, speak to your:
- GP (doctor) or paediatrician
- child’s teacher or the special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) at your child’s school
- health visitor – if your child doesn’t go to school yet
If your child is over 18 years old, your doctor will refer you to adult mental health services.
Helplines
Get advice from the Young Minds Parent Helpline. Young Minds is a mental health charity.
Telephone: 0808 802 5544 (free for mobiles and landlines)
Monday - Friday 9.30am to 4pm
Information for children and young people
Are you a young person under 18 who is seeking guidance about your mental health in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland? Take a look at My Self Referral to find self help information, make an onward referral yourself to some services, or ask for help to find a way forward.
Information for professionals
Telephone the CYPMHS Advisory Service for Professionals for advice about:
- how to refer a child to CYPMHS
- other services available for children and young people with mental health problems or developmental disorders
Telephone: 0116 295 5048
Monday - Friday 8.30am to 3pm