Single Point of Access (Social Prescribing)

The CAMHS Single Point of Access (SPA) is the central hub for all mental health referrals in the county. Here cases are assessed and directed to the appropriate team based on the specific needs, however not all referrals into CAMHS meet the threshold of need.

The new SPA Social Prescriber from Response is aimed at supporting cases which may not meet the threshold for need at the time of referral but signposting parents and carers to other appropriate and helpful support within the wider community. The worker will bring the expertise in Response for social prescribing and community connectivity.

Working with a SPA social prescriber:  When referrals are made into the SPA, the Response social prescriber will be allocated appropriate young people in need of support.