About The St Aubyn Centre – Essex
The St Aubyn Centre, at Severalls Hospital in Colchester, is run by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and provides a child and adolescent mental health ward for young patients, including those detained under the Mental Health Act.
As a CAMHS site, The St Aubyn Centre works specifically with children and young people rather than adults, within the trust’s wider Essex network. Its child and adolescent mental health wards were rated Good on 24 June 2026.
Facility Type
Setting and Surroundings
A town setting near Colchester, 10 miles from the coast. The nearest town is Great Horkesley (population 2,476), 1.6 miles away.
Nearest named features
- Aberton ReservoirReservoir · 6.4 miles
- West Mersea BeachBeach · 10 miles
- Criers WoodHill · 13 miles
- Homersfield LakeLake · 40 miles
- Whitlingham Little BroadLagoon · 52 miles
Getting there
- Wattisham AirfieldRegional airport · 15 miles
- London Southend Airport (SEN)Regional airport · 26 miles
Setting and distances are calculated from this facility’s coordinates against GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), OurAirports and Natural Earth. Distances are straight line, not driving distance.
The St Aubyn Centre Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services
The St Aubyn Centre provides inpatient care through its child and adolescent mental health ward, supporting young patients with mental health conditions, including those admitted under the Mental Health Act.
The ward’s focus on children and young people means treatment, staffing and the physical environment are all geared to that age group specifically.
Levels of Care
Mental Health Disorders Treated
Counseling and Therapy
Specialized Programs
The St Aubyn Centre Address, Location and Contact Information
The centre is at Severalls Hospital, Colchester CO4 5HG, and can be reached on 0300 123 0808. Essex Partnership publishes current information on The St Aubyn Centre at eput.nhs.uk.
Colchester’s town centre and railway station are a short distance away, which matters for families of younger patients travelling to visit during an admission.
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How Much Does Treatment at The St Aubyn Centre Cost?
As an NHS CAMHS ward, The St Aubyn Centre is funded through the NHS rather than privately, including for young patients detained under the Mental Health Act.
Parents and carers with questions about a referral should contact Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust on 0300 123 0808.
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The St Aubyn Centre – Essex — Compiled From Public Records
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The St Aubyn Centre Reviews and Ratings
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