A Section 136 suite is a facility for people who are detained by the Police under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act. It provides a ‘place of safety’ whilst potential mental health needs are assessed under the Mental Health Act and any necessary arrangements made for on-going care.
The 136 ‘place of safety’ admission/assessment suites are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Section 136 place of safety process is coordinated via the appropriate Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team (CRHT). The CRHT have the responsibility to contact and coordinate the Mental Health Act assessment team and agree the appropriate Place of Safety dependent on needs.
Section 136 suites:
Call us on NHS 111 and select the mental health option.
This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You’ll speak to a mental health professional who will listen and help you find the right support.
The crisis team does not provide an emergency service such as a 999 response.
Northumbria Police refer directly to local CRHT
St Nicholas Hospital
Carleton Clinic
This leaflet includes information for people who have been brought to a place of safety under section 136 of the Mental Health Act. It includes how long a person can be kept at the place of safety and what happens next.
