YOUnited has a self-referral pathway to support children and young people's emotional wellbeing and mental health in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough. Parents/carers of children age 5+ and young people aged 13-17 can self-refer to YOUnited Referral Hub for mental health support.
How to contact
Where to go
Available throughout Cambridge
What to expect
If you are experiencing any of the following, you can contact the YOUnited Referral Hub for signposting and support:
Anxiety
Panic
Obsessive or compulsive type behaviour
Low mood or depression
Mood changes affecting routine
Anger
Relationship issues
Family breakdown
Conflict
Loss or bereavement
Bullying or trauma
Exploring your identity (gender, culture, sexual identity and so on)
Things putting you at risk (suicidal thoughts, self-harm, eating difficulties, drug and alcohol use
Difficulties regulating your emotions)
If you are the parent or carer of a child aged between five and thirteen you can refer your child – there’s more information and the referral form on this link.
If you are a young person aged between thirteen and seventeen you can refer yourself (or ask a parent/carer or professional to refer you) – there’s more information and the referral form on this link.
After receiving the form, the YOUnited team will review the information and decide which partner organisation (see below) is best placed to offer you support. Alternatively, the team may suggest a mental health service attached to your school as they work closely with the Mental Health Support Teams (MHST). You will then be contacted by phone, text or letter to discuss next steps, which may include a conversation to find out more about what you are experiencing. Support often includes a talking-based intervention, which could be Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or counselling.
More information
YOUnited Referral Hub is for children and young people living in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough. Check to see if your GP surgery is in the catchment area on this link.
YOUnited Referral Hub is a partnership between three different organisations offering mental health support to young people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough:
Cambridge & Peterborough Foundation Trust (NHS)
Ormiston Families
Centre 33
YOUnited Referral Hub is for mental health referrals only; there’s information about neurodevelopmental referrals for children and young people on this link.
If you feel unsafe, in crisis and need immediate help you can contact the NHS First Response Service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 111 and choosing the Mental Health option when prompted. A mental health professional will then guide you to local support. Alternatively, you can contact:
- Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service for children and young people. You can text from wherever you are in the UK. Text SHOUT to 85258.
- Childline is a free national helpline and live chat for children and young people in danger or distress. Call 0800 11 11.
YOUnited Referral Hub is a free service.
How to contact
Where to go
Available throughout Cambridge
