To provide assessment, care and treatment to patients with serious mental illness in the community. Service has been in operation for over 20 years. Prevention of admission to hospital. Care and treatment in the home environment. Ongoing monitoring and review of mental state.

Referrals to this service are by G.P.’s/consultant medical staff

Down Sector

Within the Down the Community Mental Teams are located at the following facilities:

Kilkeel Health Centre
028 41 760970

Newcastle Community Services office
028 43 723346

Crossgar Clinic
028 44 830707

Pound Lane Clinic
028 44 613511

Ballynahinch Community Services
028 97 565456

Downshire Hospital

Social Work Department
028 44 613311 x 3251
Occupational Therapy Services
028 44 613311 x 3292

Lisburn Sector

Within the Lisburn area the Community Mental Teams are located at the following facilities: