POTTERS BAR, England, November 25, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hawksmere Centre, Healthcare and Education for Young People with Autism, is the UK's first CAMHS Tier 4 service designed to meet the challenging and complex needs of young people with autism and Asperger syndrome. The Centre provides a national inpatient service, offering a safe and secure environment which can respond flexibly and robustly to the individual young person's needs.
Quote from Christina Wallis, General Manager, The Hawksmere Centre:
"The National Autistic Society's campaign, 'You Need to Know' clearly echos our experiences and belief that too many young people with autism are not getting early or appropriate support, which could lead to the development of mental health issues and can have a long term implications on their emotional wellbeing and life opportunities. The Hawksmere Centre focuses on providing person centred care for young people with Autism and Asperger syndrome when they may be experiencing mental health issues, forensic issues, crisis in their current placement or require a period of assessment. Our aim is to work with individuals, their families and commissioners to create a care, treatment and management plan that manages risk whilst maximising opportunity and personal development. "
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Arventa Healthcare
Established in 2009, Arventa Healthcare was formed by a group of care professionals experienced in working with young people with Autism and Asperger syndrome. We believe that young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) are unique and deserve a service that will recognise, understand and meet their individual needs and be able to support their transition into adulthood via an ASC specific care pathway. Arventa Healthcare is proud to announce the opening of The Hawksmere Centre - Healthcare and Education for Young People with Autism.
The Hawksmere Centre is the UK's first Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) exclusively for young people with Autism and Asperger syndrome. This specialist service will provide a person centred care package enabling young people with ASC to continue their education whilst receiving intensive assessment, therapeutic intervention and support in a safe and secure environment.
As a CAMHS Tier 4 service Hawksmere plays an important role in the intervention and prevention of adolescent mental health problems. Appropriate early intervention can help to reduce the need for adult in-patient mental health services.
For further information please visit our website at http://www.arventahealthcare.com or contact us on +44(0)1707-39-39-39
SOURCE: Arventa Healthcare
CONTACT: Contact: Lesa McAnulty/Louise Barua, Arventa Healthcare+44(0)1707-39-39-39
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