The aim of our service is to improve the mental health of young people, who require treatment in a general adolescent unit, by delivering tailored assessment and treatment packages in a safe, age appropriate environment, specifically, to reduce the risk of harm to self and/or others. Admissions can be either formal or informal.

The service helps young people whose needs cannot be safely and adequately met by community Tier 3 CAMHS or specialist education facilities. This includes individuals with a mild learning disability or autism, who do not require Tier 4 CAMHS Learning Disability Services and young people with disordered eating.

There is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Excel and Exceed Centre, which is registered with the Department for Education.

Service User Profile

• Age 12-18 years
• Detained or informal
• Diagnosis of:
  • Psychosis
  • Self-harm and/or suicidal ideation
  • Depression or anxiety
  • Emerging personality disorder
  • Substance misuse – providing there is a primary diagnosis of a mental health problem
  • Emotional, social and behavioural difficulties
• May also have the following co-morbidities as a secondary diagnosis
  • Borderline/mild learning disability
  • Autism
  • Disordered Eating
• May be detained under the Mental Health Act or informal
• May have a forensic history

Our Facilities

• En-suite bedrooms
• Spacious communal areas
• Outdoor sports areas
• Training kitchen to support skills development
• On-site Ofsted registered school
• IT Café