Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service

Kogarah NSW 2030

  • Clinic

About Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service

CAMHS provides a range of services in the local community to children, adolescents and their families with mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties. Services include assessment, education and treatment for anxiety disorders, attachment disorders, autism spectrum disorders, eating disorders, depression, mood disorders, perinatal mental health concerns, psychosis, trauma and self-harm. Teams include child psychiatrists, clinical and counselling psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, dieticians, psychotherapists, family therapists and specialist nurses. The majority of services are community-based close to people's homes, with some hospital inpatient settings available. Referrals are made through the NSW Mental Health Line (1800 011 511) available 24/7.

What's offered

  • Clinic sessions

  • Funding options

    • Bulk-billed

Services provided

Locations & areas served

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Frequently asked questions

Is Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service a registered NDIS provider?

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. Contact them to ask if they accept NDIS participants and which plan types (self-managed or plan-managed).

What funding does Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service work with?

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service works with Bulk-billed. Eligibility and rebate amounts vary — confirm the specifics for your situation with the provider.

What services does Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service provide?

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service provides Psychology.

Which areas does Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service cover?

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service is based in Kogarah, NSW.

What support needs has Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service worked with?

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service has supported children with Suspected Autism, Behavioural Challenges, Anxiety or Mood, School Readiness and Feeding or Eating Challenges.

How do I connect with Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service?

You can call +61 2 8198 7300 and visit their website.

How do Medicare rebates for psychology work?

Your GP can prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral, which lets you claim a Medicare rebate for a set number of sessions per calendar year. The exact number and rebate are set by Medicare.

Do we need a referral?

Not to see a psychologist privately. A Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from a GP are needed to claim Medicare rebates.

When should I consider a psychologist for my child?

If worries, mood, or behaviour are affecting your child's daily life, friendships, or learning, an assessment can help clarify what support would suit.

Is psychology covered by the NDIS?

It can be, where psychological support relates to a participant's disability and plan goals.

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