Children and Family Health Devon

  • Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) provides integrated care and treatment across physical and mental health for children, young people and their families in Devon. We are an alliance of local NHS organisations led by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Devon Partnership NHS Trust.

Mental health support in schools

The mental health support team in schools (MHST) works with a number of schools across Devon and Torbay and in the community. They offer early intervention to help children and young people with their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

How we can help

We work with children and young people, aged 5-18, and their families who are experiencing mild to moderate common mental health difficulties, such as anxiety, low mood and behavioural difficulties.

We offer proven individual and group low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (Li-CBT) interventions, focused on guided self-help.

How to get help

We encourage you to speak with a trusted adult in your child's school or the schools Designated Mental Health Lead to access support.