Progression to adult mental health services
As a young person receiving mental health support from children and young people's mental health services there may come a point when you need to progress to adults services - usually when you turn 18.
This is often referred to as your "transition", but following young people's feedback it is called your "progression".
Progressing from child to adult services can be a confusing and difficult time for young people and their families.
Southend, Essex and Thurrock Childrens and Adolescents Mental Health Service (SET CAMHS) aim to make the transition as smooth as possible, to help young people start off correctly in the adult service, and offers the opportunity for transition planning for all young people aged 17 years and 6 months who are open to the service and engaging in treatment.
Find out more at Transition out of Children Mental Health | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust.