CYPS CNTW
The Children and Young People’s Service (CYPS) provides a single service to all children and young people aged 0-18 years living in Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) who present with mental health difficulties. This includes children and young people who may have learning difficulties and those living in a range of 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
How to get referred
Referrals will be accepted from any professional working with child, young person or their family and self referrals can also be made. Referrals are accepted in written form by letter. Referrals can also be made on the telephone.
Contact
Telephone
0191 246 6913 or freephone 0800 652 2864
Address
Benton House136 Sandyford RoadSandyfordNewcastleNE2 1QE
Opening Times
Monday 8am – 8pmTuesday 8am – 8pmWednesday 8am – 8pmThursday 8am – 8pmFriday 8am – 8pm