CAMHS Cardiff & Vale (Child & Adolescent Mental Health)
NHSMental Health Support
Health & WellbeingCAMHS 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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