Crisis Support

The Crisis and Intervention Team supports people aged 65 and over who are experiencing a significant deterioration in their mental health and need intensive, short-term help.

The team works with people experiencing a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, psychosis and dementia. Support can include assessment, treatment, risk management and frequent contact while someone is going through a period of crisis.

The aim is to provide the right level of support at a difficult time, while helping people stay connected to ongoing care through services such as their GP, community mental health team or other health professionals.

How to get help

If you need urgent mental health support, call the Mental Health Advice and Support Line on 0800 138 0990, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Crisis and Intervention Team is not an emergency service and cannot respond immediately

If there is an immediate risk to life, call 999 or go to your nearest Emergency Department.