Youth Justice CAMHS

We are a specific CAMHS team for young people who may have been involved in the youth justice system. We are based within Manchester Youth Justice supporting Children who may be on a statutory court order or on intensive supervision. We have a practitioner based in each of the Youth Justice buildings (Longsight District office, Etrop and POPs building).

How does the service support the young person?

The service supports children who are working with Manchester Youth Justice and are on a statutory court order or extensive/ISS bail conditions. If a young person wishes for a referral to the Youth Justice CAMHS team, they can discuss this directly with their Youth Justice Officer, who will make a direct referral to a Senior CAMHS Practitioner. We currently have one Practitioner in each locality (North, Central, and South Manchester). This referral is typically picked up within 7 days and the Practitioner will contact the Young Person or your Parent/Carer within this time frame. Appointments can take place in a variety of settings including Youth Justice Offices, CAMHS offices or on site at your education provision.

What is the capacity of the service?

• 1 member of staff working 4 days per week covering Central Manchester locality
• 1 member of staff working 4 days per week covering South Manchester locality
• 1 member of staff working 4 days per week covering North Manchester locality
• Dedicated time from a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist.

Which children need help from this service?

 Children and young people who struggle with their mental health may be referred to this service.

• Service Lead
  Jenna Abernethy – 0161 234 3800
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for Youth Justice
  Dr Angel Namuddu – 0161 203 3256