Livewell Southwest CAMHS Early Help Pathway
Plymouth’s main route into specialist child and adolescent mental-health support for moderate to severe difficulties affecting everyday life.
- Who it is for
- Children and young people registered with a Plymouth GP, and their families
- Age range
- 5–18
- Self-referral
- Yes
- Telephone
- 01752 435125 · Advice line 01752 431613
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NHS 111 mental-health option
Urgent mental-health advice and triage when help is needed now but there is no immediate life-threatening emergency.
- Who it is for
- Parents, carers, children and young people in England
- Age range
- All ages
- Self-referral
- Yes
- Telephone
- 111 · Select the mental-health option
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Plymouth Information, Advice and Support for SEND (PIAS)
Free, impartial advice about SEND, EHCPs, school support, disability and education rights within the Plymouth local-authority area.
- Who it is for
- Children and young people with SEND, and their parents or carers
- Age range
- 0–25
- Self-referral
- Yes
- Telephone
- 01752 258933 · Freephone 0800 953 1131
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Plymouth Parent Carer Voice
Plymouth’s official parent-carer forum, offering peer connection, information, events and a way for families to shape SEND services.
- Who it is for
- Parents and carers of children or young people with additional needs
- Age range
- Families of children and young people
- Self-referral
- Yes
- Telephone
- 07954 048017
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Plymouth Family Hubs
Local, welcoming places offering parenting courses, emotional-wellbeing support, child-development activities, SEND support and practical advice.
- Who it is for
- Plymouth families, parents, carers and young people
- Age range
- 0–19, or up to 25 with SEND
- Self-referral
- Yes
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Support through school or college
A class teacher, form tutor, pastoral lead, SENCO, attendance lead, mental-health lead or school nurse can often begin support and adjustments before a specialist referral.
- Who it is for
- Children and young people who attend a school or college, and their families
- Age range
- School and college age
- Self-referral
- No
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Inourplace parenting courses
Free online courses for Plymouth families covering behaviour, anxiety, teenagers, neurodiversity and additional needs. Use access code TAMAR.
- Who it is for
- Plymouth parents, carers and young people
- Age range
- Pregnancy to 19, with additional-needs courses
- Self-referral
- Yes
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CDC autism information and resources
Answers to frequently asked questions after an autism diagnosis, with signposting including support relevant to girls and different presentations of autism.
- Who it is for
- Children, teenagers and families exploring or living with autism
- Age range
- Children and young people
- Self-referral
- Yes
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CDC ADHD information and resources
General, practical information about ADHD for families, including understanding needs, behaviour and everyday support.
- Who it is for
- Children and young people with ADHD, or those exploring ADHD, and their families
- Age range
- Children and young people
- Self-referral
- Yes
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CDC ADHD resources for children
Child-friendly information and resources to help younger children understand ADHD and their strengths and needs.
- Who it is for
- Younger children with ADHD and their families
- Age range
- Children
- Self-referral
- Yes
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CDC ADHD resources for teenagers
Information made for teenagers about ADHD, understanding themselves and finding practical ways to manage everyday life.
- Who it is for
- Teenagers with ADHD or exploring ADHD
- Age range
- Teenagers
- Self-referral
- Yes
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CDC anxiety self-help and resources
Practical strategies and trusted information for understanding and responding to anxiety, including emotional regulation and school-related worries.
- Who it is for
- Children and young people experiencing anxiety, and their caregivers
- Age range
- Children and young people
- Self-referral
- Yes
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CDC sleep advice
Advice and practical ideas to help children and young people get better sleep, including routines and common sleep difficulties.
- Who it is for
- Children and young people with sleep difficulties, and their caregivers
- Age range
- Children and young people
- Self-referral
- Yes
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CDC sensory-differences resources
Plymouth occupational-therapy information to help families understand sensory differences and make supportive changes to daily life.
- Who it is for
- Children and young people with sensory differences, and their caregivers
- Age range
- Children and young people
- Self-referral
- Yes
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CDC restricted-eating support
Support and strategies for young people who eat a limited variety of foods, including practical ideas for caregivers.
- Who it is for
- Children and young people with restricted eating, and their caregivers
- Age range
- Children and young people
- Self-referral
- Yes
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CDC support around self-harm
Resources and signposting for caregivers supporting a child or young person who is self-harming. Use urgent services if safety is an immediate concern.
- Who it is for
- Caregivers of children and young people who self-harm
- Age range
- Children and young people
- Self-referral
- Yes
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CDC mindfulness resources
An accessible introduction to mindfulness, with ideas for practising it in everyday life and supporting emotional regulation.
- Who it is for
- Children, young people and families
- Age range
- Children and young people
- Self-referral
- Yes
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CDC toileting-anxiety guidance
Information and practical guidance where anxiety is getting in the way of toileting or continence.
- Who it is for
- Children and young people with toileting anxiety, and their caregivers
- Age range
- Children and young people
- Self-referral
- Yes
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CDC technology and healthy screen-use advice
Guidance about gaming and internet use for neurotypical and neurodivergent brains, with ideas for healthier family conversations and routines.
- Who it is for
- Children, teenagers and their caregivers
- Age range
- Children and young people
- Self-referral
- Yes
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CDC Circle of Security parenting resources
Relationship-based parenting resources that help caregivers understand children’s emotional needs, behaviour and regulation.
- Who it is for
- Parents and carers
- Age range
- Parents and carers of children
- Self-referral
- Yes
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CDC local services directory
A broad collection of local and national services that may offer additional support while families wait or alongside clinical care.
- Who it is for
- Plymouth children, young people and families
- Age range
- Children and young people
- Self-referral
- Check with service
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YoungMinds
Trusted information about anxiety, low mood, self-harm, eating difficulties and school anxiety, with a dedicated parent helpline.
- Who it is for
- Young people, parents and carers
- Age range
- Children and young people
- Self-referral
- Yes
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Childline
Free, confidential support by phone and online chat for any worry, including mental health, bullying, family life and safety.
- Who it is for
- Children and young people in the UK
- Age range
- Under 19
- Self-referral
- Yes
- Telephone
- 0800 1111
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Kooth
Anonymous online emotional-wellbeing support, moderated community spaces and counselling where the service is locally commissioned. Check eligibility by postcode.
- Who it is for
- Young people in participating areas
- Age range
- Varies by local area
- Self-referral
- Yes
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NHS Every Mind Matters
NHS advice and practical tools for anxiety, stress, low mood, sleep and everyday wellbeing.
- Who it is for
- Older teenagers, parents and carers
- Age range
- Older teenagers and adults
- Self-referral
- Yes
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stem4
Evidence-based resources and apps for teenagers covering anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders and resilience.
- Who it is for
- Teenagers, families and professionals
- Age range
- Teenagers
- Self-referral
- Yes
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Samaritans
A listening service for anyone who is struggling to cope or experiencing emotional distress. You do not need to be suicidal to call.
- Who it is for
- Older teenagers and adults
- Age range
- Older teenagers and adults
- Self-referral
- Yes
- Telephone
- 116 123
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ADHD UK
Information about ADHD diagnosis, medication, education, parenting, work and common myths.
- Who it is for
- People with ADHD, those exploring ADHD, and their families
- Age range
- All ages
- Self-referral
- Yes
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National Autistic Society
Information about autism, diagnosis, education, sensory differences, behaviour and support at different stages of life.
- Who it is for
- Autistic people, people exploring autism, and families
- Age range
- All ages
- Self-referral
- Yes
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Autism Central
Peer-led education, information sessions and support for families and carers of autistic people.
- Who it is for
- Parents, carers and families of autistic people
- Age range
- Families of autistic people
- Self-referral
- Yes
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Sleep Scotland
Sleep information and resources with particular experience supporting families of children and young people with additional needs.
- Who it is for
- Families of children and young people with sleep difficulties
- Age range
- Children and young people
- Self-referral
- Check with service
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The Sleep Charity
Practical advice on healthy sleep routines, common sleep problems and creating a sleep-friendly environment.
- Who it is for
- Children, young people and families
- Age range
- All ages
- Self-referral
- Yes
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ERIC, The Children’s Bowel & Bladder Charity
Specialist information about constipation, daytime wetting, bedwetting, toileting anxiety and toileting at school.
- Who it is for
- Children and teenagers with bowel or bladder difficulties, and their families
- Age range
- Children and young people
- Self-referral
- Yes
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Beat Eating Disorders
Information and helpline support for people affected by eating disorders, including young people, parents and carers.
- Who it is for
- People affected by an eating disorder and those supporting them
- Age range
- All ages
- Self-referral
- Yes
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Circle of Security International
Relationship-based parenting information that helps caregivers understand children’s emotional needs, attachment, behaviour and regulation.
- Who it is for
- Parents, carers and professionals
- Age range
- Parents and carers of children
- Self-referral
- Yes
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