How do you get referred to community mental health services?

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Do you have to be referred through your GP or can you ring them up and ask for help yourself?

I think through you gp, but I could be wrong.

You can do either.Referral through gp/ hv is usually better but you can contact them or crisis team if it is particularly urgent

Doh - I have found lots of info about this on my local NHS website! I always consider mumsnet to be the wisest source of advice though. Thanks twinset and nemo

I think you are meant tp go through your GP but every health authority is different. You could call them yourself ask.

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