Children's mental health: support in MK

Advice and Information - 6 February 2024

Waiting lists for Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) can be very long, so you may be looking for additional support whilst you wait.
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These services are available to all families in Milton Keynes.  

MK Wellbeing 

The MK Wellbeing service offers a safe space for young people to discuss their mental health & wellbeing. It aims to provide support at the earliest possible stage and intervention for those who may be feeling low, unhappy or sad. For example, confidence building, stress management skills and support to improve resilience. 

MK Wellbeing is being delivered in collaboration between CNWL, Relate MK and Service Six. You can access the service or make a referral by emailing cnwl.mkwellbeingservice@nhs.net . Young people can also self-refer. 

Who is eligible? 
Anyone aged 11 - 18* living in Milton Keynes, and up to the age of 25 for young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities and young people who are care experience.

Reflect 

Reflect is a free, confidential and 24/7 messenger support service for those who need advice or help in Milton Keynes. It is part of the wider 'shout' network across the UK. 

Find out more


Mental health & wellbeing hub

For more information on all local mental & wellbeing services, including details on these new services, visit the Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub.

 

 

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