Our services

Adult Community Mental Health Assessment team

Healthcare professional

About the service

We support adults aged 18–65 who are experiencing serious mental health difficulties by providing thorough assessments and guiding them to the most appropriate services for ongoing care.

We are a small team of nurses, social workers, prescribers and therapists who review all new referrals into adult community mental health services. Our role is to ensure you are connected with the service that best meets your needs.

Sometimes we may invite you to an assessment appointment. This helps us understand your situation and guide you to the right follow-up support.

How to access

Please visit your GP if you would like to access the service. We only accept referrals from other health professionals. We don’t accept self-referrals.

 After we receive your referral:

  • We’ll send you a text message.
  • A letter with next steps will arrive in 2–3 weeks.
  •  If you need an assessment, we’ll send appointment details by text and letter.
  • Assessments are usually done within 4–6 weeks.
  •  If you no longer need or want support call Single Point of Access: 01274 221189.

 

How to find us

We have five locations across the district. Our aim is to bring the care you need closer to where you live. All bases have clinic spaces for appointments.

If appropriate to do so, we can also work in community settings or in your own home.

  • City CMHT, Level 3, Horton Park Centre, Horton Park Avenue, Bradford, BD7 3EG – Open in Google Maps
  • Bradford South, 10-16 St Martin’s Avenue, Fieldhead Business Park, Bradford, BD7 1LG – Open in Google Maps
  • Bradford North, New Mill, Victoria Road, Saltaire, Bradford, BD18 3LD – Open in Google Maps

Contact

Call us: by ringing our Single Point of Access: 01274 221189.

 

 

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What to expect

What to expect/ your assessment

  • A 30–60 minute conversation with a mental health worker, this may be a nurse or social worker.
  • We’ll talk about:
    • Your health and background.
    • Any safety concerns.
    • What you’d like to happen.
  • Together, we’ll agree on a plan.

You can choose:

  • In person, by phone, or video call.
  • At one of our clinics or at home.
  • Bring someone with you.
  • Ask for an interpreter.
  • Request a different date or time.
  • Choose to see a man or woman.

After your assessment

  • We’ll create a plan to support you.
  • Your care may then be provided by:
    • Mind or Cellar Trust or Inspired Neighbourhoods
    • The local Community Mental Health Team (CMHT).
    • Other community support organisations
  • You’ll receive a letter explaining what happens next.

Virtual tours

Virtual tours of CMHTs Psychological Therapies service

To view our clinics, watch one of these videos.

  • Craven Mental Health Team (CMHT) Psychological Therapies Service, The Craven Centre, Skipton
  • Airewharfe Mental Health Team (CMHT) Psychological Therapies Service, Meridian House, Keighley
  • South and West Mental Health Team (CMHT) Psychological Therapies Service, Fieldhead, Bradford.
  • City Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) Psychological Therapies Service, Horton Park, Bradford

Crisis information

Crisis information

  • Call First Response Service at any time for free on 0800 952 1181
  • Call NHS 111 – and select option 2 for mental health
  • Attend A&E at either:

Airedale General Hospital, Skipton Road, Steeton, Keighley, BD20 6TD – Tel: 01535 652511

Bradford Royal Infirmary, Duckworth Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RJ – Tel: 01274 542200
(Both have mental health trained staff from the Acute Liaison Psychiatry Team.)

 

Useful links

You can find a website with many helpful support services that you can contact yourself on the Healthy Minds website: http://www.healthyminds.services