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Information and public services for the Island of Jersey

L'înformâtion et les sèrvices publyis pouor I'Île dé Jèrri

​​​​​​​​​​​​​Who we are ​

Child and Adolescent Mental Healt​h Services (CAMHS) is a mental health service that supports children and young people up to the age of 18. 

We work with young people and families to: ​

  • support young people with their mental health and emotional wellbeing
  • allow the opportunity for young people to explore and learn about their brains and neurodiversity
  • provide assistance to siblings, parents and carers of young people who may be experiencing mental health difficulties

We offer assessment, diagnosis and support for:

  • emotional difficulties
  • behavioural difficulties
  • relationship difficulties
  • developmental difficulties
  • other mental health disorders ​

​We want to make sure: 

  • everyone knows where to get support  
  • everyone who asks, gets support quickly
  • we proactively promote positive health and wellbeing
  • the support people get is based on treatments that work  
  • everyone is listened to and involved in decisions that affect them

We want a society where children and young people enjoy a happy, confident childhood, thrive, achieve their potential and grow into adults who can cope with the demands of daily life. ​

Read our young person’s guide to CAMHS​ and see our visual statement of purpose.

Our vision is outlined in the Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Strategy 2022 to 2025

​How we can help

We can help with a range of difficulties including:

  • anxiety 
  • panic attacks
  • fears and phobias
  • emotion regulation  
  • O​bsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • low mood and depression
  • self-harm 
  • suicidality 
  • trauma 
  • loss and bereavement 
  • eating disorders
  • bipolar disorder
  • tics
  • social and communication difficulties
  • psychiatric issues

We also support people with neurodevelopmental differences, including:

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 
  • Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) 
  • brain development disorders
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)​

You can read about these topics on the A to Z of mental health on the Mind website.

You can also visit our services page to learn more about how we can help you.​

How to get help

You can arrange a referral to us by talking to one of the following professionals:

  • your doctor (GP)​
  • school teacher, counsellor, or nurse
  • social worker
  • any other relevant professional ​

Alternatively, there are other support services for young people available that can offer help.

Contact us

If you have any questions or want to speak to someone, you can:

Give us your feedback​

You can email us directly CAMHSfeedback@gov.je or use our online feedback form.

You can read more about how we use your feedback on our feedback page.

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​​Need urgent help?

In an emergency call 999 or visit the Emergency Department.

For other safe​guarding concerns contact the Children and Families Hub.



​Contact us​

If you have any questions or want to speak to someone, you can:​


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