CAMHS

Overview

CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) Grampian is an outpatient based mental health service based in Aberdeen and Elgin.  We support individuals between 0 – 18 years old who experience persistent, complex or severe difficulties that have a negative impact on their day to day lives, be these emotional, behavioural or mental health related issues.​

Our aim is to understand the problems you are experiencing and how they are affecting you. We can then recommend and offer therapy or treatments that can make a positive impact. We are committed to listening to you in an open safe environment and delivering you a high-quality, person-centred care.

CAMHS is a referral only service and operates within normal working hours of 9am – 5pm, Monday-Friday. ​

If you have urgent concerns regarding a child or young person being at immediate risk out with these hours the following help is available:​

• Contact NHS24 (111) and ask to speak to a Mental Health Advisor​
• Contact Childline Scotland (0800 11 11) or The Samaritans (08457 90 90 90)
• Attend your nearest Emergency Department.