Get Md Charm City Mental Health Practice Referral Information 2018-2024

The SMHP team serves 25 schools in Baltimore City and is dedicated to the following goals: Removing barriers to learning. Creating a safe and nurturing learning environment. Providing a range of culturally sensitive and effective prevention and therapeutic services to students and families.

There are a few ways to do this: your GP can book it while you're at the surgery. you can book it online yourself, using the appointment request letter your GP gives you. you can phone the NHS e-Referral Service line on 0345 60 88 88 8, open Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm, and from 8am to 4pm on weekends and bank holidays.

Rather than describe the person as being a disease ('Rhys is schizophrenic' or 'Margot is a depressive'), describe the person as experiencing/having mental illness (e.g. 'Margot has depression') just as you would someone with any other form of illness/injury (e.g. 'Doug has cancer').

How can my relative get a referral? A GP, or the NHS urgent mental health helpline, will usually refer your relative to the CMHT for help. Your relative may be also be referred by social services. Some CMHT's will accept self-referrals.

If they are unwilling to go to the hospital, call 911. Calling 911 can feel hard. You can explain to the 911 operator that you think your family member is experiencing mental health symptoms, in case a mental health crisis response team is available.

How do I request a referral for external mental health services? Your first step is to call your local mental health clinic. You'll either talk to someone from our mental health care team at that time or schedule an initial evaluation appointment for a later date.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org . Text MHA to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor from Crisis Text Line. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.