Adult Forensic Psychology Service – Information for referrers
The adult forensic psychology service delivers recovery-focused psychological services to service users who have had contact with the criminal justice system and have a history of mental health and/or personality difficulties, both within in-patient and community settings.
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Introduction
The Adult Forensic Psychology Service provides recovery-focused psychological services to mentally disordered offenders across mental health and personality disorder pathways, both within in-patient and community settings.
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Who is the service for
The service is for men and women over the age of 18 who have been assessed as having a mental health problem associated with an identified risk of causing significant harm to others or themselves. We work closely with the Forensic Community Mental Health Teams. The psychology team aim to provide:
– Scaffolding/case management advice
– Assessment for advice on risk planning
– Assessment for a forensic specific intervention. -
How to refer
Referrals to this service are through specialist mental health services. To make a referral please complete the referral form above.
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Referral criteria
Referral criteria:
The forensic psychology outpatient service is for:
- All individuals who are care co-ordinated by a CMHT
- Adult men and women aged 18 and over
- Individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness, personality disorder (or co-morbidity)
- Individuals with concerns around risk of offending associated with mental health difficulties
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Contact
Forensic Psychology Department – Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Sycamore Unit, Northgate Park, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3BP
Telephone 01670 394840
Email: [email protected]