Young Somerset’s Mental Health Support Team (Schools)
The Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in Somerset are a partnership between Young Somerset and Somerset CAMHS, working within educational settings to support children and young people aged 5-16 with their mental health and well-being.
Our Approach
The primary goal of the MHST is to ensure that young people and their families receive timely, early intervention when they need it. Through Low Intensity-Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LI-CBT) and resilience-building strategies, we equip young people with practical tools to manage their mental health, helping them stay engaged in education.
We support those experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, such as:
- Increased withdrawal or low mood
- Frequent reassurance-seeking
- Loss of interest in hobbies
- Excessive worrying
- Repetitive behaviours that negatively impact daily life
Our approach is collaborative, encouraging young people to take an active role in their therapy by applying strategies at home and in school.
Our Team
- Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) – Provide 1:1 and group LI-CBT interventions, support parents, and help schools develop whole-school mental well-being approaches.
- Senior Mental Health Practitioners (SMHPs) – Provide clinical supervision and manage more complex cases.
- Whole School Approach Practitioners (WSAPs) – Promote well-being through non-clinical interventions, assemblies, and parent groups such as Tuning into Teens and Tuning into Kids.
- Mental Health Leads (MHLs) – Coordinate referrals and support within schools.
Accessing Support
While MHSTs are not a crisis service, families can access support through referrals from school staff. There is a waiting list for services, but urgent concerns should be directed to Mindline (01823 276 892), NHS 111, or emergency services (999).
For more information, contact [email protected].
MHST Schools
Some schools are part of the Mental Health Support Team (add internal link to MHST page). If your school is listed below please contact the designated mental health lead.
| Full name of Education Setting | Education Setting Type |
| BCA Nursery & Primary | Primary |
| BCA Secondary | Secondary |
| Cannington Church of England Primary School | Primary |
| Chilton Trinity | |
| Churchfields Church School and Nursery | Primary |
| Hamp Academy (Junior) | Primary |
| Haygrove Academy | Secondary |
| Kingsmoor Primary School | |
| Pawlett Primary School Academy | Primary |
| Polden Bower | |
| Robert Blake Science College | Secondary |
| Somerset Bridge Primary School | Primary |
| St Andrews | Primary |
| St Mary’s C of E Primary School | Primary |
| The Bridge School | Other |
| Westonzoyland Community Primary School | Primary |
| Wembdon St George | Primary |
| Westover Green Community School | |
| Willowdown | Primary |
| Full name of Education Setting | Education Setting Type |
| Beech Grove Primary School | Primary |
| Bishop Fox’s School | Secondary |
| Court Fields School | Secondary |
| Heathfield Community School | Secondary |
| Kingsmead Academy | Secondary |
| Lyngford Park Primary School | Primary |
| Milverton Community Primary and Pre-School | Primary |
| Nerrolls Primary | Primary |
| North Curry Church of England Primary School | Primary |
| Norton Fitzwarren Church School | Primary |
| Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School | Primary |
| Sampford Arundel Community Primary School | |
| Selworthy Special School | Special |
| Stawley Primary School | |
| Staplegrove Church School | Primary |
| St James Church School | Primary |
| St John’s Primary | Primary |
| The Castle School | All-through |
| The Taunton Academy | Secondary |
| Wellsprings Primary School | Primary |
| West Buckland Community Primary School | |
| West Monkton Church of England School | Primary |
| Ruishton C of E Primary School | Primary |
| Full name of Education Setting | Education Setting Type |
| Ansford Academy | Secondary |
| Baltonsborough CofE Primary School | Primary |
| Brookside Community Primary School | |
| Castle Cary Community Primary School | Primary |
| Coxley Primary School | Primary |
| Crispin School | Secondary |
| Elmhurst Junior School | Primary |
| Evercreech Primary School | Primary |
| Hindhayes Infant School | Primary |
| Lovington Church of England Primary School | Primary |
| Meare Village Primary School | Primary |
| St Aldhelm’s Church of England Primary School | Primary |
| St Benedict’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School | Primary |
| St Cuthberts Church of England Junior School | Primary |
| St Dunstans | Secondary |
| St John’s Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School | Primary |
| Stoberry Park School | Primary |
| The Blue School | Secondary |
| The Mendip School | Special |
| The Tor School | Other |
| West Pennard Primary School | Primary |
| Whitstone School | Secondary |
| Bucklers Mead Academy | |
| Merriott and Haselbury Plucknett First Schools Federation | Primary |
| Holyrood Academy | Secondary |
| Huish Episcopi Academy | Secondary |
| Huish Episcopi Primary School | Primary |
| King Ina Academy | Primary |
| Long Sutton Church of England Primary School | Primary |
| Ash C of E VC Primary School | Primary |
| Preston School Academy | Secondary |
| South Somerset Partnership School | PRU |
| Stanchester Academy | Secondary |
| Wadham School | Secondary |
| Westfield Academy | Secondary |
| Avishayes Primary School | Primary |