Mental Health
A pathway has been developed that provides clarity to support mental health and wellbeing of young people in Dumfries and Galloway. The goal is to ensure that children and young people have appropriate support from the right person/service at the right time: D&G’s Children and Young Peoples Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Pathway
Mental health information for professionals, young people and parents/carers is available on CAHMS: Dumfries and Galloway CAMHS
As part of the Scottish government current programme there is a commitment to provide counselling within schools across Scotland to support young people from P6 to S6. You can find out more about the Low Level Mental Health Support In Schools at: About low-level mental health support in schools | Dumfries and Galloway Council
Signposts to support for children and families for mental wellbeing is available on the GIRFEC Website: Support for Mental Wellbeing – Support for children and families in Dumfries and Galloway
