Children & Young People's Services Resource guide for professionals

Children & Young People's Services Resource guide for professionals Children & Young People's Services Resource guide for professionals

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For further information contact MARAC Coordinator102 – 110 Mare StreetLondon E8 3SGTel: 020 8356 5602Secure eMail: shafu.khanom@hackneymarac.cjsm.netNon MARAC CasesIf the case does not meet thresholds for MARAC, you should continue to complete appropriateactions and refer to local specialist domestic abuse services. All high risk cases as well as standard riskcases can be referred to Hackney’s in-house Domestic Violence Team if the client consents. If there’sno consent you can give the helpline number to the victim who may decide to approach supportservices at a later stage.The Domestic Violence Team offers advocacy, advice and support to anyone who lives, works orstudies in the borough and is experiencing domestic violence. We support both men and womenand the criteria at present is over 18 years old, although we can support victims aged 16 and 17 aslong as they are living independently from their families and / or at risk of Forced Marriage. If weare unable to support a client due to their circumstances falling outside of our remit, we will signpostthem to appropriate services who can meet their needs. The team also offer support and informationto professionals supporting victims of DV.Clients can self refer or be referred by agencies. The number for the freephone DV helpline is 0800056 0905 and the duty number is 020 8356 4459.A DV1 form should be used to refer in to the Domestic Violence Team. It should be emailed toDVHCT@Hackney.gov.uk.We will respond to calls and emails within 48 hours, outside of weekends and bank holidays. Our dutyline is staffed 9.30 – 5pm Monday – Friday.For adult domestic violence support, go to:www.hackney.gov.uk/safer-communities-domestic-violence-support.htm50Resource Guide for professionals | Updated January 2013

16. Adult ServicesAt times there may be a need to work alongside services provided to and for adults in meeting theneeds of children. Outlined below are the contact details for Adult Mental Health, Substance Misuse,Learning Disability and Housing Services.Below is the web address for the Joint Mental Health Protocol Practice Guidance available on City &Hackney’s Safeguarding Children Board Website.www.chscb.org.uk/files/CDM_n2156498_v1_Joint_Mental_Health_Protocol_-Brief_Practice_Guidance.pdf16.1 Adult Mental Health ServicesAdult Mental Health Services - City & HackneyNorth Locality TeamAddress: Anita House, Wilmer Place, StokeNewington, London, N16 0LNTelephone: 020 7275 1000Fax: 020 7275 1001South Locality TeamAddress: Donald Winnicott Centre, CoateRoad, London, E2 9AGTelephone: 020 7033 6100Fax: 020 7033 6196Area Covered: E5, N16 covering Stamford Hilland ClaptonService Type: Community Mental HealthTeamsArea Covered: Covering South HackneyService Type: Community Mental HealthTeamsAccess Criteria: GPs and social workers can refer to clients to the Community Mental HealthTeam in their catchment areaDescription: The locality mental health teams provide a comprehensive range of services tomeet the health and social service needs of people with long-term mental health problems livingin the community. The locality teams work with other agencies such as hospital outpatientdepartments, social care services and probation services to ensure an extensive level of caremanagement for their clients. The multidisciplinary teams cover counselling, communitypsychiatric nursing, mental health education, occupational therapy, psychology and advice tousers, carers, professionals and the general public on mental health issues.Assertive Outreach TeamAddress: 26 Shore Road, Hackney,London, E9 7TATelephone: 020 3222 8000Fax: 020 8533 2414Service Type: Assertive Outreach TeamsAccess Criteria: Referral from Locality TeamsDescription: The Assertive Outreach Service (AOS) is a community based tertiary service specificallydesigned for people with serious and enduring psychotic illness with whom existing services havedifficulty engaging and who present a high risk to themselves or others. AOS works to the patient’sagenda and in their chosen environment providing a service 7 days a week and operating extendedhours during weekdays. Referrals to the service are via the Locality Mental Health Teams.Resource Guide for professionals | Updated January 2013 51

16. Adult <strong>Services</strong>At times there may be a need to work alongside services provided to and <strong>for</strong> adults in meeting theneeds of children. Outlined below are the contact details <strong>for</strong> Adult Mental Health, Substance Misuse,Learning Disability and Housing <strong>Services</strong>.Below is the web address <strong>for</strong> the Joint Mental Health Protocol Practice Guidance available on City &Hackney’s Safeguarding <strong>Children</strong> Board Website.www.chscb.org.uk/files/CDM_n2156498_v1_Joint_Mental_Health_Protocol_-Brief_Practice_Guidance.pdf16.1 Adult Mental Health <strong>Services</strong>Adult Mental Health <strong>Services</strong> - City & HackneyNorth Locality TeamAddress: Anita House, Wilmer Place, StokeNewington, London, N16 0LNTelephone: 020 7275 1000Fax: 020 7275 1001South Locality TeamAddress: Donald Winnicott Centre, CoateRoad, London, E2 9AGTelephone: 020 7033 6100Fax: 020 7033 6196Area Covered: E5, N16 covering Stam<strong>for</strong>d Hilland ClaptonService Type: Community Mental HealthTeamsArea Covered: Covering South HackneyService Type: Community Mental HealthTeamsAccess Criteria: GPs and social workers can refer to clients to the Community Mental HealthTeam in their catchment areaDescription: The locality mental health teams provide a comprehensive range of services tomeet the health and social service needs of people with long-term mental health problems livingin the community. The locality teams work with other agencies such as hospital outpatientdepartments, social care services and probation services to ensure an extensive level of caremanagement <strong>for</strong> their clients. The multidisciplinary teams cover counselling, communitypsychiatric nursing, mental health education, occupational therapy, psychology and advice tousers, carers, <strong>professionals</strong> and the general public on mental health issues.Assertive Outreach TeamAddress: 26 Shore Road, Hackney,London, E9 7TATelephone: 020 3222 8000Fax: 020 8533 2414Service Type: Assertive Outreach TeamsAccess Criteria: Referral from Locality TeamsDescription: The Assertive Outreach Service (AOS) is a community based tertiary service specificallydesigned <strong>for</strong> people with serious and enduring psychotic illness with whom existing services havedifficulty engaging and who present a high risk to themselves or others. AOS works to the patient’sagenda and in their chosen environment providing a service 7 days a week and operating extendedhours during weekdays. Referrals to the service are via the Locality Mental Health Teams.<strong>Resource</strong> Guide <strong>for</strong> <strong>professionals</strong> | Updated January 2013 51

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