services tmp
Service

Homelessness

What does it do?

Offers access to secondary mental health service assessment for those who are rough sleeping, homeless, pending homelessness or precariously housed 

Service Delivery Area

Bournmouth and surrounding Areas

What are the service opening times?

Flexible service to meet the needs of the service user

How can I refer?
[For appropriate professional/clinical referrers only - service users please see below]

Telephone referral on contact details below

What functions/treatment and therapies are offered?

Our Community Mental Health Nurse (CMHN) works alongside all the homeless agencies in Bournemouth to help provide needs led care including an assessment of your mental Health; to provide a seamless onreach service e.g. Outpatient Appointments with Psychiatrist.  If you do not meet the criteria the CMHN will signpost you to other support services to help meet your needs.  The CMHN also supports the Voluntary sector, Volunteers, Churches and other Statutory Agencies, Probation, Police, Social Care and works closely with the housing department of Bournemouth Council 

Which types of illness/medical condition does the service treat?

Those who are rough sleeping including on the street, tents, squats, cars, those who are homeless or pending homelessness and who are showing signs and symptoms of mental illness, personality disorder/difficulties, dual diagnosis or mental health with addictions.

Who will I see?

Lead Practitioner/Specialist Community Mental Health Nurse

As a patient, how do I access services?

Through any agency, GP or accommodation provider that you are working, or self referral or family member to call on the number listed below.

How can I get involved / what support groups are available?

Advice given on assessment

Do you have information for Carers?

Leaflets availble on request

Where, when and how often are the clinics?

Clinics

Tuesday Morning 7.45-12.00 at St Pauls Direct access Hostel, St Pauls Lane

Thursday Afternoon - 13.00 - 15.30 at BH1 Project, Palmerston road, Boscombe

Friday Morning - 8.30 - 9.30 at Westcliff Baptist Church Breakfast Drop in, Westcliff Baptist Church, Westborne Bournemouth

Street Outreach as needed

Who can I contact to find out more?

Tephone: 01202 705601

Fax: 01202 399395