family and friends to make positive changes including emotional wellbeing and mental health . You will have access to information and advice, assessments, drug and alcohol detoxification, family information and support, 1 -to-1 sessions, group sessions and programmes, health MOTs, recovery focused treatment, needle exchange, prescribing services a nd recovery champions. You can self -refer via the referral form on our website, or a professional can refer you .
Criminal Justice Mental Health Team Open: 9 am – 5 pm, Mon to Fri except bank holidays
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Email: bchft.crimjustice@nhs.net Web: www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/our - services/criminal - justice - mental - health - liaison - team
Our Team comprises of qualified nursing staff, experienced and trained in a variety of assessment and treatment options, who can provide ongoing support and treatment for individuals with mental health concerns and difficulties. Referrals all via email need t
o have had
contact with the criminal justice system in the last 3 months
, be living within the Black Country
area with a Black Country registered GP,
be over 18 years old and have a diagnosed or suspected
mental health concern.
Support and treatment offere d is tailored to the needs of the individual
to promote recovery and reduce re
-offending. We work with numerous agencies such as
probation, police, GP, VSCE and other healthcare providers. They assist with Multi -Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA); Multi Agency Case Conference (MACC); Approved Premises (AP); Integrated Offender Manageme nt (IOM); support secondary care health pathways and act as secure service locality supervisors for individuals in intensive support facilities across the country. We will signpost if crisis or urgent care management is needed.
Crossroads Accelerated Response Service (CARS) 0121 803 6830
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Open: 8.30am – 4.30pm, Mon to Thurs and 8.30am – 4pm Fri Email: CAL@Crossroads - caringforcarers.org Web: www.crossroads - caringforcarers.org/crossroads - accelerated - response - service This service provides the same high -quality services that our well -established Carers Assistance Line can, with additional features for cared for individuals or those who have recently been discharged from hospital. Free to access , our service is open to all adults who are unpaid carers or have assessed care needs aged 18+ living in Sandwell. CARS can help you to manage your life and retain your independence with support including - prescription collection and assistance with shopping tasks, IT support and help with online bill payments, arranging and accompanying people to GP or hospital appointments, arranging in -home training on equipment use via our in -house trainer, suppling Winter Warm Packs to carers and cared -for individuals, plus much more. You can self -refer or refer someone else to our service via the website or email.
Crossroads Carers Assistance Line 0121 803 6830
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Open: 8.30am - 4.30pm Mon to Thurs and 8.30 am - 4pm Fri Email: CAL@crossroads - caringforcarers.org Web: www.crossroads - caringforcarers.org/care - at- home/carers - assistance - line This free service provides advice and practical support for unpaid the Black Country. The Carers Assistance Line (CAL) aims to break down the barriers and challenges faced by carers from under -represented groups, including those from the LGBTQ+ adult carers in Sandwell and
community, ethnic minorities, males and young adults. CAL off
ers confidential one -to-one
information and guidance over the phone or face
-to-face. Includes: wellbeing support,
signposting to specialist services, support to access benefits,
care packages, training, etc, as
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