CAMHS & ISSU 18 Dumfries & Galloway NHS

29/10/2025

Children, young people & families Roadshow for Dumfries High School and all feeder primaries next Tuesday 4th November at 4pm-6pm. An opportunity to come along and browse the stalls village of a range of services, supports and groups available in your area.

This event is open to both parents/carers and children & young people. Come along and be added to a prize draw with a chance of winning prizes including £20 Tesco voucher!

Click on the link below to see a video of what to expect: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_8o6Ty2GCxU

10/10/2025

Come and work with a lovely team! We have a Support Mental Health Worker post in vacancy in the West.

See the link below for more information and how you can apply:

Dumfries & Galloway Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), are looking for a Band 3 Support Mental Health Worker who will be based in The Oaktree Medical Centre in Stranraer.

09/10/2025

💛 YoungMinds encourage everyone to wear a touch of yellow tomorrow Friday 10th October for World Mental Health Day, to show young people their feelings matter 💛 NHS Dumfries & Galloway

07/10/2025

This is a great opportunity for young volunteers. See the info below

📣✨ Connections - Youth Volunteer Conference ✨📣
Calling all young leaders, volunteers and changemakers in Dumfries and Galloway!
🗓️ Tuesday 21 October 2025
🏫 Castle Douglas High School
⏰ 10.00am – 3.30pm
🎟️ Free to attend - breakfast, lunch & transport provided!
Connections is a one-day event designed to spark ideas, build skills, and celebrate youth leadership. Whether you're just starting out or already making waves in your community, this is your space to connect, learn and grow. 🌱💬🎨🎧
Here’s what’s happening:
- Interactive Masterclass Workshops to equip delegates with practical tools for personal and leadership development
- Fun Breakout Sessions and Team Challenges to energise and inspire
- Inspiring Speakers and Networking Opportunities to share stories, experiences and challenges
- Breakfast, Lunch AND Refreshments provided throughout the day
🎓 Choose your Masterclasses!
Explore two areas of learning and creativity:
🔍 Knowledge Hub - dive into topics like British Sign Language, Democracy, Social Media, Youth Rights and more
🛠️ Skills Lab - get hands-on with Dungeons & Dragons, Music Projects, Special FX Makeup, Sports Coaching and more
💡 Pick your top 3 choices in each area - we’ll do our best to match you with your favourites!
📌 Open to young people aged 12–25 across Dumfries and Galloway
📲 Pre-registration is essential, sign up now to secure your spot!
🔗 https://forms.office.com/e/5LgduQaV01

📣✨ Connections - Youth Volunteer Conference ✨📣
Calling all young leaders, volunteers and changemakers in Dumfries and Galloway!

🗓️ Tuesday 21 October 2025
🏫 Castle Douglas High School
⏰ 10.00am – 3.30pm
🎟️ Free to attend - breakfast, lunch & transport provided!

Connections is a one-day event designed to spark ideas, build skills, and celebrate youth leadership. Whether you're just starting out or already making waves in your community, this is your space to connect, learn and grow. 🌱💬🎨🎧

Here’s what’s happening:

- Interactive Masterclass Workshops to equip delegates with practical tools for personal and leadership development
- Fun Breakout Sessions and Team Challenges to energise and inspire
- Inspiring Speakers and Networking Opportunities to share stories, experiences and challenges
- Breakfast, Lunch AND Refreshments provided throughout the day

🎓 Choose your Masterclasses!
Explore two areas of learning and creativity:

🔍 Knowledge Hub - dive into topics like British Sign Language, Democracy, Social Media, Youth Rights and more

🛠️ Skills Lab - get hands-on with Dungeons & Dragons, Music Projects, Special FX Makeup, Sports Coaching and more

💡 Pick your top 3 choices in each area - we’ll do our best to match you with your favourites!

📌 Open to young people aged 12–25 across Dumfries and Galloway
📲 Pre-registration is essential, sign up now to secure your spot!

🔗 https://forms.office.com/e/5LgduQaV01

29/09/2025

Thank you to Lockerbie Academy for inviting CAMHS to come along to their wider achievement fair, to promote our participation and engagement opportunities. A big shout out to Iona who supported Alison with the stall.

Young people also shared their thoughts on our self referral form and what they feel is important to be included within this. 🤩

24/09/2025

It was lovely to talk to all of the different children, young people and families at Dalbeattie High School ‘Here For You’ Roadshow. Thank you to everyone who shared ‘How they look after their mental health’ 👏🏻🐶🏊🏼‍♀️🚴🏻‍♂️📺☕️🗣️💃🕹️🎯🧁🧑‍🍳🪏🪴💅🎧

16/09/2025

Nominations are still open!!! See below for the link to nominate a young person or a group of young people for this years DG Youth Awards 🤩

Nominations for the 2025 Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards are open!

If you know an inspirational young person aged 12-15 who has done something truly spectacular in the last year, why not nominate them by clicking the link below

https://dgyouthawards.co.uk/

The DG Youth Awards are fully funded by Young Gamechangers Fund and the National Lottery.

10/09/2025

What if a conversation about su***de could save someone's life?

Today is ***dePreventionDay Prevent Su***de Scotland's focus is on creating hope together and they have a new 'What if' podcast hosted by broadcaster Amy Irons.

Watch Episode 1: What if we need to talk about su***de:
🎧https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Cv2A7yFvTE

💻If you want more information about mental health and services who can support you, check out our CAMHS website: https://dghscp.co.uk/camhs

01/09/2025

This drop in event is on today from 4pm to 6pm and is for all children, young people, families and carers from St Joseph's College as well as local primary schools. We look forward to seeing you all later on.

We are delighted to let you know that St Joseph’s College will be hosting a Children, Young People and Families Roadshow on Monday 1st September, from 4–6pm.

This drop-in event is open to all children, young people, families and carers from St Joseph’s College as well as local primary schools. It is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about what is available in our local area to support children, young people and families.

There will be a stall village to browse, with representatives from Education, the NHS and third sector organisations.

Thank you to Morrisons Dumfries who are kindly providing refreshments.

Everyone who attends will have the chance to be entered into a prize draw to win a Morrisons voucher kindly sponsored by DYW and Morrisons.

We hope you will be able to join us for this informative and friendly event.

29/08/2025

⚠ We are having issues with some pages on our CAMHS website, including accessing the School Nursing Service and the Wee Minds Matter Infant Mental Health Service pages. We are sorry these pages are not opening. ⚠ Please Share.

09/07/2025

Its Alcohol Awareness Week, this years theme is Alcohol and Work. There has been some great displays produced raising awareness, see below 👏