Children and Young People's Service (CYPS)
The CYPS provides a single service to all children and young people aged 0 to 18 years living in Newcastle and Gateshead who experience mental health difficulties. This includes children and young people who may be living in difficult and challenging circumstances.
Services for children and young people with a learning disability are provided through collaboration between the Children and Young People's Services and Community Learning Disability Team.
Services for children and young people experiencing psychosis are provided through collaboration between Children and Young People's Services and the Early Intervention in Psychosis Team.
The service is able to provide:
- assessment, diagnosis and intervention on a range of mental health issues
- a comprehensive transition support package to those young people who are approaching their 18th birthday and may need continuing support as adults
- training, consultation, support and advice to front line staff working in targeted services for children
Referrals need to go through the Single Point of Access.
For more information, visit the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust website (opens new window)