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CHUMS / CAMHS Support Information

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Children and young people’s mental health support information across Bedfordshire, including CHUMS and NHS CAMHS services.

If a child or young person is struggling, support is available and families do not have to work it all out alone.

About this service

CHUMS and NHS CAMHS services offer important mental health and emotional wellbeing support for children and young people across Bedfordshire and Luton. CHUMS provides a range of services for children, young people and families, while CAMHS offers specialist assessment, support and treatment for moderate to severe mental health difficulties. Together, these services form a key part of local support for young people who are struggling emotionally, behaviourally or developmentally and for families who need help navigating that support.

How they can help you

Provides emotional wellbeing support, specialist assessment and mental health help for children, young people and families.

What to expect

A mix of early support, specialist mental health assessment and family-focused help depending on the service needed.

What to bring

Access routes vary. Families may need to speak to a GP, school, college or another professional for CAMHS referrals.

Who it's for

Children, young people and families in Bedfordshire who need emotional wellbeing or mental health support.

Eligibility

Service routes vary. CHUMS and NHS CAMHS each have their own access criteria and referral routes.

Referral needed

A referral from a healthcare professional or social worker may be required to access this service

Getting support

Eligibility
Service routes vary. CHUMS and NHS CAMHS each have their own access criteria and referral routes.
services.opening_hours
CHUMS and CAMHS times vary by service
Referral requirements
A referral from a healthcare professional or social worker may be required to access this service

Trust and updates

Verification status: Verified

Last verified: June 30, 2026

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Cost

Free