Mental Health Therapy - surreydeaf.co.uk

It is increasingly common for children and young people (CYP) to experience mental health issues. Being hearing impaired, our CYP have even more to contend with.

CAMHS and Deaf CAMHS are all in high demand and waiting lists for referrals and for appointments are very long. Surrey Deaf Children Society (SDCS) recognise the urgency and importance of this provision. Therefore, we offer mental health therapy via different pathways to our CYP, depending on their age, method of communication and location. If you (i.e. parents/carers/young person in self-referral cases) would like to use this service for a child/young person, please read through our Terms and Conditions.

In order for a child or young person to qualify for the therapy, their parents or carers need to be SDCS members. The CYP has to be under 21 years old and have a permanent hearing loss (unfortunately glue ears cases cannot be considered due to the financial constraints).

Parents can apply for their child. The young person may use this service themselves confidentially if certain conditions are met.

Please note: If your child or young person is experiencing a mental health crisis, for urgent provision within Surrey, please click here.

This information will be shared with the private mental health therapist, who may contact you directly.

All required fields are marked with a *.

Your Details

Parent or Guardian name*

Name of child*

Child's Date of Birth*

Do they wear cochlear implants or hearing aids?*

Your Address*

Local Authority*

Telephone number*

Email*

School Name and Address*

GP Name and Address*

Therapy Details

Preferred therapy:*
On-lineFace-to-Face

Preferred day:*

Earliest time:*

Latest time:*

Preferred method of communication:*

Preferred therapist hearing:*

Preferred therapist signing:*

I agree to the terms and conditions of this therapy project and give consent for this referral form to be shared with the therapist.

Parent/Guardian Signature, or Child /Young person Signature if 16+ or if under 16 pending Gillick Competency Test:*