Getting More Help (Tier 2) services and support
Other pages in this section
1. Urgent help if you are in crisis
2. The Thrive Framework and levels of support
3. Getting Advice (Universal Level) services and support
4. Getting Help (Tier 1) services and support
5. Getting More Help (Tier 2) services and support
6. Getting Risk Support (Tier 3) support
7. Online resources and other support
Tier 2 services and support for families, children and young people
Mental Health Support in Primary Care Networks/GPs
The Primary care Network (PCN) Mental Health Services is a team of mental health professionals working within GP Surgeries, who help children and young people with their emotional and mental wellbeing.
The aim is to improve the mental health care of young people (0 to 18) and reduce the strain on GPs and secondary mental health services.
They can offer a young person support through:
- consultation appointments to increase understanding of how to take care of your mental health and emotional wellbeing
- one to one sessions to support young people
The service is in selected GP Practice's only. Please check with your GP.
The POWER Project
The POWER project is a targeted early intervention project working across Southend, Essex and Thurrock (SET). POWER practitioners offer direct support to children and young people aged 8 to 13 and their parent/carers to help them develop ways of coping with challenging situations at home, school and in their local communities.
POWER also seeks to support schools to develop effective methods to enable children and young people to be successful in school.
Progressions
The Progressions transition service provides transition support and needs led interventions for young people following discharge from Southend, Essex and Thurrock Child and Adolescents Mental Health Service (SET CAMHS).
Tier 2 services and support in schools
Specialist Teaching Service
The Specialist Teaching Service (STS) supports schools in delivering inclusive education and works directly with children and young people with SEND.
The service includes 5 specialist teams:
- autism/social communication
- cognition and learning
- physical and complex medical needs
- sensory needs
- social, emotional and mental health (SEMH)
Support ranges from assessments and tailored interventions to staff training, advice on EHCPs, and transition planning. STS also offers a comprehensive training programme for SENCOs, teachers, and LSAs to build confidence and capacity in meeting diverse needs.
Further information about the team and resources. The team can be contacted on STS@southend.gov.uk
Southend, Essex and Thurrock Children and Adolescent Getting Help Service
SET CAMHS and HCRG Care Group provides community health and care services in Southend, often working with local NHS trusts like NELFT to deliver specialised support for children and young people with autism and emotional needs, such as:
The services focus on person-centred plans, peer support and professional training. Referrals are triaged by the Single Point of Access (SPA) Team.