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Important Update

May 2023

Due to the unprecedented number of referrals we have been receiving, our waiting list has to be temporarily closed, which means that we are not accepting any new clients at the moment.

We appreciate how disappointing and frustrating this sounds. Please accept our assurances that we are all working very hard to make sure we can go back to our usual way of operating as soon as possible. Do check this website for regular updates.

In the meantime, please find below information about alternative sources of support.

Kooth offers free, safe, and anonymous mental wellbeing support: www.kooth.com
Useful links on self-help:
- https://sussexcamhs.nhs.uk/resources/recipes-4-wellbeing/
- https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/what-can-i-do-to-help-myself-cope/

If you need more urgent support, please contact your GP, NHS 111 or one of the following services:

Anyone aged 11-25 that lives in the district of Winchester.

Young people can refer themselves or parents/carers and professionals can refer a young person.

You can get help by requesting a referral form below.

Alternatively, you can email admin@winchyc.org or call us on 01962 820 444.

Anxiety
Social anxiety
Low mood and mild depression
Emotional and behavioural issues
Obsessional behaviours
Peer group difficulties
School refusal or non-attendance
Body image issues
Gender or/and sexuality related issues
Minor substance abuse
Self-harm and suicidal thoughts
Impact of sexual abuse and trauma
Bereavement

Severe depression
Psychosis
Suicidal behaviour and recent attempts
Severe substance misuse
Dangerous behaviour
Severe learning difficulties
Issues related to adoption and being adopted
Severe PTSD

Anyone aged 11-25 that lives in the district of Winchester.

Young people can refer themselves or parents/carers and professionals can refer a young person.

You can get help by requesting a referral form below.

Alternatively, you can email admin@winchyc.org or call us on 01962 820 444.

Anxiety
Social anxiety
Low mood and mild depression
Emotional and behavioural issues
Obsessional behaviours
Peer group difficulties
School refusal or non-attendance
Body image issues
Gender or/and sexuality related issues
Minor substance abuse
Self-harm and suicidal thoughts
Impact of sexual abuse and trauma
Bereavement

Severe depression
Diagnosed eating disorder
Psychosis
Suicidal behaviour and recent attempts
Severe substance misuse
Dangerous behaviour
Severe learning difficulties
Issues related to adoption and being adopted
Severe PTSD