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CAMHS Cardiff & Vale (Child & Adolescent Mental Health)

NHS

Mental Health Support

Health & Wellbeing
Accepting referrals

CAMHS provides specialist assessment and treatment for children and young people (up to 18) with significant mental health difficulties including depression, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders, and psychosis.

Last verified 8 July 2026

Services offered

Mental HealthCAMHSPsychological Therapy

Languages served

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Areas covered

Cardiff and Vale

Who can use this service

Children and young people aged 0-18 registered with a Cardiff/Vale GP with moderate to severe mental health needs. Professional referral required.

What to expect

Cost

Free

Typical wait

Routine referrals: 18-26 weeks to first assessment; urgent referrals within 28 days or sooner

How to access this service

Referral by GP, school counsellor, paediatrician, or social worker via CAMHS SPA. Self-referral not accepted for most teams.

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