Progression to adult mental health services
If you are a young person receiving mental health support from children and young people's mental health service, there may come a time when you need to progress to adults services. Usually when you turn 18.
This is often called your "transition" or "progression".
Moving from child to adult services can be a confusing and difficult time.
Southend, Essex and Thurrock Childrens and Adolescents Mental Health Service aim to make the transition as smooth as possible, so that you start off correctly in the adult service. Young people aged 17 years and 6 months who are open to the service and engaging in treatment are offered transition planning.
Read more: Transition out of Children Mental Health.