Primary Intermediate Mental Health Team (PIMHT)

Locality Practitioners: mental health practitioners who are responsible for providing short-term treatments and integrated working. The team are skilled in mental health assessments and managing mental health conditions. The practitioners act as link workers to other services and take an active role in supporting individuals to access community resources

Perinatal Practitioners: The perinatal practitioner works with ladies who are pregnant, or post-pregnancy up to 1 year, with mental health needs. They liaise with other professionals (midwives, health visitors) to work as a multi-disciplinary team, to provide holistic care to mother and baby. The perinatal practitioner also ensure that the emotional and psychological needs of fathers / partners are being assessed, if necessary.

Early Help Practitioner: The clinician collaboratively with the wider Early Help Team (social workers, police, substance misuse workers, support workers) offering mental health input to the adults of families in Blackpool who are receiving support from the Early Help Team, capturing a whole family approach. Mental health practitioners deliver 1-1 interventions working towards recovery goals and include guided self-help for depression and anxiety.

Autism & ADHD Practitioners: Support the diagnostic pathways for autism and ADHD.

Social Workers: Support individuals with complex social needs and mental health issues. The social workers are able to carry out Care Act assessments for those who need help and support in the community and may require a package of care. The social workers can also provide assessments to carers and initiate necessary support.

Psychiatry: Provision of Outpatient clinics and NMP clinics offering psychiatric evaluation for individuals in receipt of care from the PIMHT.

Psychology: Provision of assessment and treatment to people with complex and chronic psychological and emotional difficulties and mental health symptoms that have a significant effect on the person’s relationships, day to day activities and self-care. The Psychology Team also work with people who have chronic difficulties with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder that have not responded to previous courses of therapy such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).

Rough Sleepers Team; Multiagency multidisciplinary service providing support to individuals with multiple disadvantages across the Fylde Coast either rough sleeping or homeless, or at risk of either.

What to Expect

After being referred into the service you will be contacted to discuss your mental health needs with the duty team. You will discuss with the clinician your presenting needs and together identify the appropriate support and your care will be allocated to the appropriate pathway within PIMHT. 

Rethink (provides lots of helpful information on mental health conditions/treatment and support)

Mind (information and support on mental health)

FYI Directory (Information about a wide range of local health and social services, community clubs, social groups, well-being activities and events)

www.richmondfellowship.org.uk (wide range of support from housing to employment and more)

www.papyrus-uk.org (prevention of young suicide)

The main client group will be individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems, usually causing some impairment on functioning and managing day to day activities. This may also cause impact on complex social issues, such as housing or substance misuse problems.

We support individuals experiencing depression and anxiety disorders, including individuals that maybe experiencing thoughts of harm to themselves. The service does not operate a urgent response. If you are struggling to cope with thoughts of harm to yourself and require urgent support, please contact Initial Response Service on 0800 013 0709.

The service is available for individuals with a registered Blackpool GP, including Cleveleys Group Practice and The Crescent Surgery. The Rough Sleepers service is available to individuals in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre.

Self-care is not selfish!

Food and Mood

Improving our diet can help give us more energy, calmer moods, and clearer thinking. Eating a healthy and balanced diet with regular meal times can assist this, along with increasing our hydration and reducing our intake of caffeine and alcohol.

Physical Activity

As well as improving our physical health, physical activity can bring about mental health benefits, such as: reduced feelings of stress, increased self-esteem, reduced anxiety, and reduced risk of depression. Choosing an activity that you find fun is the most important thing, from dancing to swimming, physical activity will help boost your “feel good” hormones.

Relaxation

Taking a short break from our busy lives can help us look after our wellbeing. There are a variety of ways to promote relaxation, such as: focusing on your breathing, listening to music, getting creative, and spending time in nature. Find what works for you.

Sleep Hygiene

Living with a mental health problem can affect how well we sleep, and poor sleep can have a negative impact on our mental health. We can take steps to improve our sleep habits, such as: establishing a routine, relaxing before bed, switching off technology, and avoiding too much caffeine. Keeping a sleep diary may help you, and health professionals, to gain a better understanding of the cause of your sleep problems.

Living with someone who has a mental health problem can be difficult. As a carer, you can access support, advice and respite opportunities with Blackpool Carers Centre, which accommodates both young and adult carers.

This service can be accessed via self-referral at Blackpool Carers’ Centre: 01253 393748

Website: https://www.blackpoolcarers.org/

Initial Response Service (IRS): 24 hours access to mental health care, advice, support and treatment.

0800 013 0709 (24 hours, 7 days a week)

Wellbeing Helpline and Texting Service: Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair

Phone: 0800 915 4640 (Mon-Fri, 7-11pm, Sat & Sun 12pm-12am)

Text line: 0786 002 2846 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)

Home Treatment Team: This service provides contact to people who are either unknown to mental health services or require support out of office hours.

Phone : 01253 956280 (24 hours, 7 days a week)

Mind: Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems

Infoline: 0300 123 3393 (Mon-Fri 9am-6pm)

Website www.mind.org.uk

Samaritans: Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair

Phone: 166 123 (free 24-hour helpline)

Website www.samaritans.org

The Light Lounge: is a welcoming and non-judgemental environment for individuals struggling socially and emotionally with life challenges or for those in a mental health crisis.

Phone: 01253 477745 / 0774 183 4840

Address: 259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9JL

Crisis Service: 7 days a week from 10am-10pm

Face to Face drop ins: Monday to Friday from 4pm-10pm, Saturday to Sunday from 11am-10pm.

IF YOU REQUIRE URGENT HELP:

Attend the Emergency Department (A&E)

For urgent medical advice you can call NHS 111 (England)