How to refer

For guidance on the referral process, including eligible information, and what your referral form should include, please download this document.

 

 

If you know a child or young person that requires mental health support or intervention and you would like to refer for a service please  complete the referral form  on the Islington Council website, which will be screened by the Islington Social, Emotional and Mental Health Intake team (which includes CAMHS services).  Alternatively, you can call 020 7527 3355 to speak to the duty clinician.

 
If you are a child or young person under the age of 18 or are worried about a young person, and live in Islington, you can call the NCL (North Central London) 24/7 mental health support line on 0800 151 0023. The line is open 24 hours a day and you will be able to speak to a mental health professional who can help you decide on the best course of care.

 

If you are already being seen by an Islington mental health service and want to make contact between working hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) you can still contact your existing service as usual, or speak to the duty clinician on 020 7527 3355. Please note this is not an emergency service.

 

 

When making a referral for a neurodevelopmental assessment (ADHD, autism), Islington CAMHS requires this completed school proforma to be attached with the referral form found on the Islington Council website.

 

If the proforma is incomplete without a valid reason, the referral will be rejected, and a request for the proforma will be sent to the referrer.

 

 

If you believe a child or young person is at immediate risk requiring urgent medical/psychiatric assistance, call 999.