1. OVERVIEW OF CAMHS
Dr Marc van Roosmalen - Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Uttom Chowdhury – Clinical Director
Linda Hurst – Luton CAMHS Team Manager
Paul Rix – Service Director

2. Early Intervention and Prevention Service
Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Luton
Dr Marc van Roosmalen,
Consultant Clinical Psychologist,
Lead Clinician, Early Intervention and Prevention Services
Specialist CAMH Services, Luton

3. Who we are 0 – 13 years age range, but….
We were On Track (2001) and BIP (2005)
We are now Early Intervention and Prevention Service (EIPS) / Community CAMHS (from April 2008)
0 – 13 years age range, but….
Involved in the Targeted Mental Health in Schools Project pathfinder (from 2008 to 2011)
Expanding to offer a service across Luton (from 2009)

4. WAVE 3
Targeted interventions with schools, children and families
Initial Consultation
Consultation and interventions with families
Support engagement with clinic CAMH service
WAVE 2
Targeted work with frontline and school staff
Support for frontline workers/school staff for specific children/young people/families they are working with
WAVE 1
Universal work with schools
Training and support for frontline workers
Training on mental health awareness and other topics
Support for teaching staff with challenging children/young people (group and individual)

5. CORE CAMHS Psychosis Self-harm/suicidal thoughts Mood disorders
Attachment/bonding difficulties
Separation, loss, bereavement
Emotional consequences of abuse
Psychosomatic disorders
ADHD
Autistic Spectrum Disorders / Aspergers
Tic disorders / Impulse control disorders
Sleep disorders
Selective mutism

6. Paediatric Liaison Service & SCRIPT
We offer a Paediatric Liaison Service to the L&D Hospital and the Edwin Lobo Centre which supports individuals with mental health issues
We also provide a specific service for Children Looked After – SCRIPT. The service works with complex cases who are at risk of placement breakdown

7. CRISIS SERVICES CRISIS WORKERS
EARLY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHOSIS TEAM (14-35 YEARS)
ADULT MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS TEAM (16-65 YEARS)

8. KEY CONTACT NUMBERS Dr. Marc Van Roosmalen – 01582 700163
Linda Hurst
Paul Rix –