CAMHS what is it

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buzylizy · 21/01/2006 23:24

Sorry to be totally thick but can soneone tell ne what CAMHS is I have a friend who keeps mentioning it and hate to ask her
Thanks

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mummytosteven · 21/01/2006 23:25

child and adolescent mental health services I think.

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buzylizy · 21/01/2006 23:26

do they give counselling to siblings?

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mummytosteven · 21/01/2006 23:27

don't know, sorry. I have no direct experience of SN, but knew what the abbreviation stood for so answered your query!

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buzylizy · 21/01/2006 23:30

thanks anyway

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ScummyMummy · 21/01/2006 23:31

Siblings of children with special needs? They might do but not necessarily. Young Carers might be worth a try. And some portage services run siblings projects too. You could try ringing the Contact a Family Helpline on 0808 808 3555 for information on who runs siblings services in your area.

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buzylizy · 21/01/2006 23:33

her son is having counselling so just wondered
if it was by them

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ScummyMummy · 21/01/2006 23:38

Yes, probably would be. But their focus may not be specifically because he has a sibling with sn. He may meet their eligibility criteria for other reasons.

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