Referrals are currently open for the Pillar Space at Totton and Lordshill. The team at either Totton or Lordshill will contact the young person and their parent/carer within two weeks of referral. However, there may be a waiting time before a young person can start if the Pillar Space is currently full.

In order for a young person to be able to attend the Pillar Space, they will need to be referred to the project by a local professional. Referral agencies complete the e-referral form with the young person and their parent/carer.

The Pillar welcomes referrals from the following individuals:

• Hampshire and Southampton Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

• Mental Health Schools Team (part of CAMHS)

• Hampshire and Southampton Children's Services

• University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

• Schools and Colleges in either Totton, Lordshill and the surrounding areas

• GP surgeries or primary care services within Totton, Lordshill and surrounding areas

• Youth Pastors from any church within Totton, Lordshill and surrounding areas

• Hampshire Police

If the referral is suitable, our team will contact the young person and their parent/carer via telephone and an initial face-to-face meeting will be arranged. If the referral is not suitable, i.e more information is required, our team will contact the referring professional via email requesting further information.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Young people who are currently 11-18 years of age

• Young people who are currently struggling with mild to moderate mental health difficulties

• Young people who are referred by one of the referral agencies listed in above

• Young people who either live, attend a school or attend a youth ministry within the area of Totton, Lordshill and surrounding areas

Exclusion Criteria:

• Young people who are currently receiving support as an inpatient

• Young people who are currently assessed as posing an imminent high risk to themselves and/or others

• Young people who currently have symptoms of a severe and enduring mental health disorder

These criteria are not definitive and the decision to include or exclude a young person will be made by The Pillar’s Project Leads.

• The young person’s parent/carer will need to consent to the referral being made

• The young person’s parent/carer be present in the initial meeting at The Pillar

• The young person’s parent/carer needs to give their consent for the young person to attend