Children and young people referred to specialist mental health services in West Dunbartonshire could be waiting up to two years before they receive treatment.
Councillors have been advised that young people referred to CAMHS (Children and Adolescent Mental Health) have an initial “assessment” quickly but are waiting some time before they are referred onto the right support service.
The issue was raised by Labour councillor Michelle McGinty who wanted to know if counselling was available to children in school following a report presented to members which highlighted areas of concern surrounding suicide.
