Specialist support services
- CAMHS – moderate to severe mental health
- Young Persons Drug and Alcohol Service – substance misuse and early intervention
- Terrence Higgins Trust iCaSH – sexual health and advice services
Non-specialist support services
- Children and Families Practice – holistic approach and family support
- Service Six – tailored one-to-one support and group work dependent on need
- Independent counselling service
There is usually a waiting list for all agencies, regardless of the work that they do. Parents are always consulted prior to external agency involvement and where appropriate are also provided with a list of local services and advice numbers (see below).
When Walton High becomes aware of a young person presenting with self harm thoughts/ideation, intent or attempt, parents would normally be contacted to make them aware of the concerns so that appropriate action and support can be discussed.
If a young person discloses that they have self harmed that could require medical intervention, parents are called to collect and asked to take their child straight to A&E. The Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is contacted and Multi Agency Referral Form (MARF) completed.
If a young person is experiencing suicidal ideation with intent, parents are contacted and CAMHS are also contacted for advice. The advice is usually to present at A&E for a mental health screening.
Where suicidal ideation with or without intent is present in a young person, parents are always advised that they can present at A&E to see a Mental Health worker from CAMHS at any time if they are concerned about the safety of their child. During office hours, they are advised to contact the CAMHS Referral and Advice line first as they might be advised to go straight to CAMHS
