CAMHS Southside
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Community Teams provide assessment and treatment for children and young people who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health…
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Community Teams provide assessment and treatment for children and young people who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties. This service is available for children under 18 years of age.
Referral
CAMHS can be contacted by phoning CAMHS North Reception 02 5124 1407 or CAMHS South Reception on 02 5124 3133 between 8.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. All calls outside of these hours will be automatically diverted to Access Mental Health. All referrals received are processed by the relevant CAMHS Community Team Duty Officer.
It is important to note that CAMHS does not provide services to children and young people whose primary presentation is disruptive behaviour disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Contact details
CAMHS North
02 5124 1407
Belconnen Community Health Centre, 56 Lathlain Street, Belconnen
CAMHS South
02 5124 3133
Callam offices, Easty Street, Woden
Service details
Age
12–18 years old
Gender focus
All genders welcome
Cost
Bulk billing available, Free, Low cost (under $50 per session)
How to access the service
- Phone to book appointment
- Referral required from another service
- Self-referral accepted
How support is delivered
- Individual one-on-one support
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