We also take patients on a section 297 ( place of Safety)> This avoids anyone who doesn’t have a concurrent physical health need having to attend ED and wait there Crisis Navigator service • Emotional support to help the person manage their current feelings of distress in the here and now including coping strategies to use in the future. • Linking people into activities and interests of their choice in order to assist people from becoming isolated including educational, voluntary or employment opportunities • Support to attend initial appointments • Support to access other services, i.e. counselling, debt and welfare advice including the Thrive Collective Services/Thrive Welcome Team This has proved helpful to MHAS with an average of 5 referrals per week with scope to increase the service in the future The Crisis Navigators have spent time in MHAS to promote the service and regular dialogue with the service manager
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