Circle
A safe space for children and young people to talk about mental health
Crisis Intervention for Children & Young People
The Circle is a safe space for children and young people who are finding it hard to cope with their mental health. Our team is here when you need us the most, and will listen without judgement.
We also support parents and carers, as we understand how hard it can be to support a child when they are struggling with their mental health.
We offer:
A friendly space designed for young people by young people, including a sensory room.
A place where children/young people and their family can talk through their worries with our team, without waiting lists.
Signposting to appropriate support and information.
An alternative when A&E might not feel like the right place.
Who is Circle for: Children and Young People aged 5-18 who are in active mental distress
What and Where: Young people can come in for advice, support, or just to talk, with drop-in or appointment-based services.
We are situated at The Circle, 46 South Ealing Road, Ealing
We are on the 65 bus route, a 2 minute walk from South Ealing tube, and a 15 min walk from Ealing Broadway station.
The Circle is funded by the North West London CAMHS Provider Collaborative.
Accessing the Circle:
The circle is open 365 days a year:
Drop in Times:
(Term Time) Mon-Fri: 3pm-6:30pm
Weekends & Holidays: 12:30pm-3:30pm
Appointments:
(Term Time) Mon-Fri: 3pm-10pm
Weekends & Holidays: 12pm-8pm
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How to access support:
Use our Circle referral form
For enquiries about the service please contact [email protected] or call 0203 4750 060
Why Circle exists:
Instead of visiting A&E, where wait times can be long and they may not get specialised mental health support, children and young people can go to Circle. It has been designed to be a safe space in which children and young people can receive clinical support when they need it most in a relaxed, welcoming and calm environment.
The space has been designed in conjunction with young people who are part of our Young Voice programme, helping to shape our services.
We’ve also worked closely with parents, carers and local partner agencies, including Community CAMHS teams, CAMHS Crisis teams, social care, youth liaison and diversion teams, drug and alcohol services, and NHS North West London CAMHS Provider Collaborative.
Circle Designs:
What is at Circle?
- 2 therapy rooms for 1-1 consultations and meetings
- A sensory room
- Open space for groups and workshops
- Café and welcoming reception area
- Space accessible to public transport
Circle’s Aims:
- To reduce the number of young people presenting to A&E in crisis.
- To provide a safe space and clinically trained staff to help young people who visit Circle in an emotional or mentally overwhelmed state to de-escalate their heightened state of distress.
- To provide a space where young people and parents can be supported and guided to access appropriate services.
- Prevent children and young people going into an acute crisis state requiring emergency hospital-based intervention or support.
Circle has been featured in the Evening Standard, read the article on the need for crisis intervention services for young people here.
Circle is funded by the North West London CAMHS Provider Collaborative.
