About this service
CREST can provide emergency assessments and Intensive Home Treatment (IHT).
The team complete emergency assessments within 4 hours of the referral being accepted as appropriate for this response.
Emergency assessments take place in the community, including your own home (generally not in emergency hospital settings).
Following an assessment you may be referred to local Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service, the Intensive Home Treatment (IHT) service or other mental health support services.
Access to IHT will only be considered following a mental health assessment.
If you currently receive support from the Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service (CYPMHS), please contact your local service Monday – Friday 9- 5pm.
If you are not already known to a mental health service and are experiencing a Mental Health Crisis, call NHS 111 — Mental health help option.
CREST can provide emergency assessments and Intensive Home Treatment (IHT).
The team complete emergency assessments within 4 hours of the referral being accepted as appropriate for this response.
Emergency assessments take place in the community, including your own home (generally not in emergency hospital settings).
Following an assessment you may be referred to local Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service, the Intensive Home Treatment (IHT) service or other mental health support services.
Access to IHT will only be considered following a mental health assessment.
If you currently receive support from the Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Service (CYPMHS), please contact your local service Monday – Friday 9- 5pm.
If you are not already known to a mental health service and are experiencing a Mental Health Crisis, call NHS 111 — Mental health help option.