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CMHTSThere are a number of different CMHT services provided within Knowsley, Please click on the appropriate link to see the relevant service details.
Knowsley South Community Mental Health TeamAddress: Car Parking is available. There are 20 parking bays around the building. Central Knowsley Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) is part of the Five Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust and Knowsley Borough Council, Social Services Department. The CMHT provides a service for people experiencing a moderate to severe mental health problem who live within Huyton, Huyton with Roby, Stockbridge Village and Knowsley Village. The CMHT works with individuals, carers, families, neighbourhoods and other agencies. The CMHT provides a point of contact and a route to specialist mental health services Opening HoursThe CMHT currently provides a service between 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The service is aiming towards a more flexible approach and may extend to being available from 8am to 8pm. in the near future. Some routine CMHT work is carried out at weekends by arrangement. Team Composition:The CMHT combines the resources of social and health care services. Therefore, the team is staffed by community psychiatric nurses, approved social workers, occupational therapists, nurse therapists, psychology, community mental health workers/community support workers, consultant psychiatrists and admin workers. The team is source of skills and knowledge in the area of mental health. The CMHT coordinates support and care to services users via effective care coordination which combines the Care Programme Approach and care management. Referral CriteriaThe CMHT operates an open referral system. Initial screening and assessment is undertaken by a screening and assessment team and appropriate referrals are then forwarded to the CMHT. Treatment options Psycho-social interventions, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Anxiety and Depression Management, person centred counselling. How does the CMHT Support RecoveryThe CMHT supports recovery via aftercare services for patients discharged from hospital after an episode of illness. Recovery is also supported in the community for individuals who are not admitted to hospital during an episode of illness. Wherever possible, treatment and recovery in the community are supported in partnership with service users, particularly if an individual does not want to go into hospital. The CMHT links into the Home Treatment/crisis Team to support recovery. Disability Access and FacilitiesCar Parking - There are 20 parking bays around the building. There are no specific spaces for blue badge holders. Access – There are two steps at the front entrance of the building. A temporary ramp is available upon request. The rear of the building is level access. The two-storey building does not have a lift. All facilities for service users are on the ground floor. Induction Loop – The centre does not have an induction loop facility. Information & Correspondence – Information is not available in Braille, Large Print, Pictures/symbols or Moon. It is also unavailable on floppy disc or audio cassette. Communication – A Minicom system is not available. The centre does have access to a fax machine (No 0151 430 1841), but does not have an e-mail address. A sign language interpreter can be arranged upon request. Toilets – There is one unisex accessible (disabled) toilet on the main corridor, near the entrance. Further Information - Contact the Disability & Equality Advisor on 01925 664064 or email dave.thompson@5boroughspartnership.nhs.uk Knowsley Central Community Mental Health TeamLocation: Montgomery Multi Agency Centre Address: Car parking is available. The main car park is situated at the front of the building. Description of serviceCentral Knowsley Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) is part of the Five Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust and Knowsley Borough Council, Social Services Department. The CMHT provides a service for people experiencing a moderate to severe mental health problem who live within Huyton, Huyton with Roby, Stockbridge Village and Knowsley Village. The CMHT works with individuals, carers, families, neighbourhoods and other agencies. The CMHT provides a point of contact and a route to specialist mental health services Opening HoursThe CMHT currently provides a service between 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The service is aiming towards a more flexible approach and may extend to being available from 8am to 8pm. in the near future. Some routine CMHT work is carried out at weekends by arrangement. Team Composition:The CMHT combines the resources of social and health care services. Therefore, the team is staffed by community psychiatric nurses, approved social workers, occupational therapists, nurse therapists, psychology, community mental health workers/community support workers, consultant psychiatrists and admin workers. The team is source of skills and knowledge in the area of mental health. The CMHT coordinates support and care to services users via effective care coordination which combines the Care Programme Approach and care management. Referral CriteriaThe CMHT operates an open referral system. Initial screening and assessment is undertaken by a screening and assessment team and appropriate referrals are then forwarded to the CMHT. Treatment optionsPsycho-social interventions, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Anxiety and Depression Management, person centred counselling. How does the CMHT Support Recovery The CMHT supports recovery via aftercare services for patients discharged from hospital after an episode of illness. Recovery is also supported in the community for individuals who are not admitted to hospital during an episode of illness. Wherever possible, treatment and recovery in the community are supported in partnership with service users, particularly if an individual does not want to go into hospital. The CMHT links into the Home Treatment/crisis Team to support recovery. Disability Access and FacilitiesCar Parking - The main car park is situated at the front of the building. There are four designated spaces for orange and blue badge holders.Access – A ramp with a handrail aids access to the main entrance. All facilities are situated on the ground floor. Induction Loop – The centre does not have an induction loop facility. Information & Correspondence – The centre does not provide information in Braille, Large Print, Pictures/symbols or Moon. It is also unavailable on floppy disc or audio cassette. Communication – A Minicom system is not available. The centre does have access to a fax machine (No 0151 480 5400), but does not have an e-mail address. A sign language interpreter can be arranged upon request through Knowsley Council. Toilets – There is one unisex accessible (disabled) toilet in the main reception. Further Information - Contact the Disability & Equality Advisor on 01925 664064 or email dave.thompson@5boroughspartnership.nhs.uk Kirkby Community Mental Health TeamDescription of service:Kirkby Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) is a service provided by Mersey Care NHS Trust and Knowsley Borough Council, Social Services Department. The Kirkby CMHT provides a service for people who are experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems or people who are under primary care but unable to receive an appropriate service. It also works with families carers and other agencies to help form a rounded service for the community in Kirkby. LocationThe team is based at Delfby Crescent Resource Centre, Delfby Crescent, Southdene, Kirkby. L32 8TN Tel: 0151 549 1590 Opening HoursThe CMHT currently provides a service between 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Some routine CMHT work is carried out at weekends by arrangement. Team Composition:The CMHT combines the resources of social and health care services. Therefore, the team is staffed by community psychiatric nurses, approved social workers, occupational therapists, nurse therapists, psychology, community mental health workers/community support workers, consultant psychiatrists and admin workers. The team is source of skills and knowledge in the area of mental health. The CMHT coordinates support and care to services users via effective care coordination which combines the Care Programme Approach and care management. Referral CriteriaThe CMHT operates single point referral system. At this meeting referrals are screened and where appropriate distributed to the relevant discipline. An assessment is then undertaken. ,From this assessment a decision is made on suitability for allocation and consideration as to E CC status..Treatment options Psycho-social interventions, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Anxiety and Depression Management. Kingsway Community Mental Health Team Pirelli Building How to find us: For location information and information on Disability Access and Facilities please click the link below: What does this service do? We assess and maintain people who suffer with a moderate to severe mental illness. Who is it for? Adults aged 16 – 64 years of age who suffer from a moderate to severe mental health problem. Who will you see? Clients may see any team member for an initial assessment, depending on the clients needs they may pass them over to a more appropriate team member to help with their care. Who else helps? - 24 Hr Access Team based at Whiston Hospital Where and when is this service available? The CMHT (Community Mental Health Team) operates 8.45am – 5.00pm Monday - Friday What do I do next if I think this service may help? Referral is usually made via a G.P., although referrals can be made via other professionals. Is there anything else I need to know? All Voluntary Services have their own information booklets available. Who can I contact to find out more? The Service Manager Montgomery Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)
How to find us: For location information and information on Disability Access and Facilities please click the link below: - Montgomery Multi Agency Centre What does this service do? The purpose of this service is to enable people with mental health problems to live ordinary lives in the community, to be supported in their own homes, reach their potential and have control and choice over their own lives. Who is it for? The Community Mental Health Team is a service available for people with moderate to severe acute/enduring mental health problems, male or females aged from 16-65 years of age. Who will you see? A most appropriate team member will see the client initially for assessment. Depending on the individuals needs the client may see a Nurse Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Workers, Psychiatrist, Community Psychiatric Nurses. Who else helps? - The Knowsley 24hr Access Team Where and when is this service available? The Knowsley CMHT is available Monday-Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm Excluding Bank Holidays What do I do next if I think this service may help? Access to the CMHT is by either referral by a GP, A & E, self or relative/carer referral, non-health referral i.e. Social Services, Independent Voluntary Sector. Who can I contact to find out more? The Manager Ravenscourt Community Mental Health Team
Car Parking is available. There are 20 parking bays around the building. How to find us: For location information and information on Disability Access and Facilities please click the link below Click here for a map of how to find this location What does this service do? The purpose of this service is to enable people with mental health problems to live ordinary lives in the community, to be supported in their own homes, reach their potential and have control and choice over their own lives. Who is it for? The Community Mental Health Team is a service available for people with moderate to severe acute/enduring mental health problems, male or females aged from 16-65 years of age. Who will you see? A most appropriate team member will see the client initially for assessment. Depending on the individuals needs the client may see a Nurse Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Social Workers, Psychiatrist, Community Psychiatric Nurses. Who else helps? - The Knowsley 24hr Access Team Where and when is this service available? The Ravenscourt CMHT is available Monday-Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm Excluding Bank Holidays What do I do next if I think this service may help? Access to the CMHT is by either referral by a GP, A & E, self or relative/carer referral, non-health referral i.e. Social Services, Independent Voluntary Sector. Who can I contact to find out more? The Manager |
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