About Us
A community charity providing mental health support for children, young people and families.
Our Mission
"We exist so that every child and young person can access timely, compassionate mental health support—close to home."
What Makes Us Different
Community-based
We provide support in local settings, close to where families live.
Family-inclusive
We work with the whole family, recognising that parents and carers play a vital role.
Partnership approach
We collaborate with schools, GPs, and local services for joined-up care.
Clear safeguarding
Robust safeguarding procedures to keep children and young people safe.
Clinically supervised
All our practitioners receive regular clinical supervision.
Our Story
Founded
Riverside Children & Families was established to expand early mental health support locally.
Partnership Development
Developed partnership pathways with local health services and schools.
NHS Commission
Began delivering NHS-commissioned CAMHS pathways in the community.
Growing Impact
Now delivering a range of community and NHS-commissioned services to hundreds of families.
Our Impact
500+
Young people supported
Each year we support hundreds of young people and their families.
50+
Workshops delivered
Training and workshops for schools, families, and professionals.
95%
Parent satisfaction
High satisfaction feedback from parents and carers.
20+
Partner organisations
Working with schools, GPs, and community services.
Our Clinical Team
Our experienced practitioners are dedicated to supporting children, young people and families with compassionate, evidence-based care.
Clinical Psychologists
Assessment & therapy
Educational Psychologists
Learning & development
Child & Adolescent Therapists
Emotional wellbeing
Family Therapists
Family relationships
Play Therapists
Early years support
CBT Practitioners
Anxiety & OCD
Art Therapists
Creative expression
Our Leadership
Our charity is led by an experienced team committed to providing high-quality mental health support.
Clinical Director
Leads clinical team and quality assurance
Chief Executive
Strategic direction of the charity
Safeguarding Lead
Ensures robust safeguarding procedures
Clinical Governance Lead
Oversees clinical standards
Governance & Complaints
Our charity is governed by a Board of Trustees who provide strategic oversight and ensure we meet our charitable objectives. We maintain high standards of clinical governance and safeguarding.
If you have concerns or wish to make a complaint, please see our complaints process.
Contact Our Clinical Team
For clinical enquiries or to discuss a referral, please contact our senior clinical team.
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