Children and Young People Mental Health Services
Welcome to Willow View
Willow View is our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) day service for young people aged 13 – 18, who need intensive mental health support. We provide a safe, therapeutic environment with a skilled team to help you recover.
- Who we support
- When and Why You Might Come to Willow View
- What to Expect
- For Parents and Carers
- How to Get Help
- What Happens Next?
- Urgent Help
Who We Support
We care for young people who:
- Young people with severe mental health difficulties that are deemed severe or require intensive support
When and Why You Might Come to Willow View
You might come to Mill Lodge if:
- You’re struggling to keep yourself safe
- You need structured support and therapies to help you recover
- Your mental health needs require inpatient care
What to Expect
- A sensory friendly space with exclusive areas including lounge, dining room, group room and clinic room.
- A multidisciplinary team including nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists
- Outdoor spaces for fresh air and relaxation
For Parents and Carers
- You’ll be involved in care planning and reviews
- We provide advice and support for families throughout admission and discharge planning
How to Get Help
You cannot refer yourself directly to Willow View. A mental health professional will talk to you and your family first and decide if inpatient care is right for you.
Access and Referral
Referrals into our service must be made by a member of a community CAMHS team.
What Happens Next?
- Admission – If Willow View is right for you, we’ll explain what to bring and what to expect
- Your Stay – You’ll meet the team and be assigned a care worker
- Planning – You’ll undergo an assessment, formulation and care planning based on your needs and goals
Urgent help
If you or someone you know needs immediate medical help, call 999. If you’re not sure what to do, visit NHS 111 online, call 111 and select option 2 for mental health, or visit our Urgent Help page.
Services by phone
| Area | Service Name | Hours of operation | Phone Number |
| Leeds | Leeds Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service Crisis Call Line | 8am – 8pm 7 days | Freephone: 0800 953 0505 |
| Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale or Craven | First Response Crisis Service | Available 24 hours a day | 0800 952 1181 |
| Wakefield | Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service Response and Crisis Help Team | Monday – Sunday, 9am – 8pm | 0197 773 5865 |
| Calderdale | Single Point of Access | Available 24 hours a day | 0142 230 0001 |
| Kirklees | Single Point of Access | Available 24 hours a day | 0300 304 5555 |
| All areas | Night Owls – Overnight Listening/ Advice Service | 8pm – 8am 7 days |
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| All areas | Papyrus – HOPELINEUK | Available 24 hours a day |
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Useful links:
- MindWell (Leeds): Local mental health support and crisis advice
- MindMate (Leeds): Support for young people thinking about suicide
- Night Owls (West Yorkshire): Helpline for children, young people, and parents/carers
- Papyrus HOPELINE247: Suicide prevention support for under 35s
- Mind website: More information about crisis service contacts
Other sources of support (non-crisis)
- Childline: Call 0800 1111 (Free, 24/7)
- Samaritans: Call 116 123 (Free, 24/7)
Page last updated: 25th Feb 2026 4:09pm