
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust 24/7 Helpline
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AnxietyDepressionUrgent and Crisis Support
We provide a single point of contact for people facing a mental health crisis with access to care 7 days a week and 24 hours a day in the same way that they are able to get access to urgent physical health care.
People can self-refer by calling NHS 111 Mental Health and selecting the option for mental health crisis and our call centre.
We have a dedicated phone line for ambulance, police, GP's and professionals to refer people to CRS.
CRS work with the other teams to ensure the right care is given to people facing a mental health crisis.
Some of the teams we work with are:
Mid/South home treatment teams
Mental Health Liaison Teams (MHLT)
The Crisis house and sanctuary plus
Primary Care Network (PCN)
Social care and non-statutory providers.
Referral Information:
Any health care Professionals and members of the public can self-refer.
We provide a single point of contact for people facing a mental health crisis with access to care 7 days a week and 24 hours a day in the same way that they are able to get access to urgent physical health care.
People can self-refer by calling NHS 111 Mental Health and selecting the option for mental health crisis and our call centre.
We have a dedicated phone line for ambulance, police, GP's and professionals to refer people to CRS.
CRS work with the other teams to ensure the right care is given to people facing a mental health crisis.
Some of the teams we work with are:
Mid/South home treatment teams
Mental Health Liaison Teams (MHLT)
The Crisis house and sanctuary plus
Primary Care Network (PCN)
Social care and non-statutory providers.
Referral Information:
Any health care Professionals and members of the public can self-refer.
Service type
This service offers support in person.
This service is provided by the NHS.
Referral (how to access)
Referral Process to access this service: Self, Professional
Catchment restrictions
Essex
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Last updated 14/05/2025 12:33pm
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