As part of Cornwall’s 11+ Support Service, The Dreadnought Centre is offering one to one support for young people aged 11+ who are experiencing mental health difficulties that are causing a significant impairment to their ability to function on a daily basis, alongside at least one of the following criteria:
- A referral made to CAMHS that does not meet the threshold for the service.
- A CAMHS assessment has been undertaken but no ongoing therapeutic intervention has been put in place.
- Discharged from in-patient services and in need of support to re-engage
- The Young Person is registered as CIN / CP / In-care
- At risk of exclusion from school
A young person experiencing significant impairment to their ability to function on a daily basis, may present with the following:
- Historical or current experience of abuse or violence
- Complex interpersonal challenges
- Bereavement
- Anger difficulties
- Some compulsive behaviours
- Disclosed self-harm not high risk in nature
- Suicidal thoughts, no immediate intent
Please contact us to discuss whether a young person is eligible for this service
Kernow Connect is a Countywide project bringing services together for young people across Cornwall. For details of all the services available to young people aged 11+ please visit the website : actionforchildren.org.uk
The Dreadnought Centre’s other services
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