Your health

In the mental health services you may be invited to meet with people in a variety of different settings or teams. Services are organised to be able to provide varying levels of intensity of intervention depending on how severe or complex your condition may be.

Here are some of the teams you may be invited to attend, what do they do and which ones are in your area: 

Primary Care Mental Health Teams (PCMHT)

PCMHTs work with people who may be experiencing common mental health problems such as mild to moderate depression, anxiety or phobias. PCMHTs are usually staffed by mental health nurses, mental health practitioners and psychologists, and have strong links with GP surgeries. These teams usually provide psychological therapies, and work with people for up to a few months.

Access into a PCMHT can be through your GP or you could refer yourself.

East Dunbartonshire PCMHT

10 Saramago Street

G66 3BF

Tel: 0141 232 8203

East Renfrewshire (Bridges) PCMHT

Eastwood Health and Care Centre

G76 7HN

Tel: 0141 451 0590 (general enquiries only)

Glasgow North East PCMHT

81 Salamanca Street

G31 5ES 

Tel: 0141 211 8450 

Glasgow North West PCMHT

12 Sandy Road

G11 6HE

Tel: 0141 232 9270

Glasgow South (Wellbeing) PCMHT

26 Florence Street

G5 0YX 

Tel: 0141 232 2555

Inverclyde (PCL) PCMHT

Crown House

30 King Street

PA15 1NL

Tel: 01475 558 000

Renfrewshire (Doing Well) PCMHT

12 Seedhill Road

PA1 1JS

Tel: 0141 849 2208

West Dunbartonshire PCMHT

Main Street

G83 0UA

Tel: 01389 828203

Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT)

CMHTs (also sometimes named resource centres) work with individuals experiencing mental health problems such as bipolar disorder, depression, severe anxiety or psychosis. CMHTs are staffed by mental health nurses, occupational therapists, psychiatrists and psychologists. These teams provide a variety of interventions, care and treatments, and can work with you as required to meet your needs. 

Access into a CMHT comes by referral from your GP or Social Services.

East Renfrewshire Adult CMHT

Eastwood Health and Care Centre

Drumby Crescent

G76 7HN

Larkfield Centre (East Dunbartonshire)

10 Saramago Street

G66 3BF

Arran Resource Centre (Glasgow North East)

121 Orr Street 

G40 2QP 

Auchinlea House (Glasgow North East)

11 Auchinlea Road 

G34 9QA 

Springpark Resource Centre (Glasgow North East)

101 Denmark Street 

G22 5EU

Arndale Resource Centre (Glasgow North West)

80-90 Kinfauns Drive 

G15 7TS 

Riverside Resource Centre (Glasgow North West)

547 Dumbarton Road 

G11 6HE 

Shawpark Resource Centre (Glasgow North West)

Maryhill Health and Care Centre

51 Galbraid avenue

G20 8FB

Brand Street Resource Centre (Glasgow South)

Festival Business Centre 

G51 1DH 

Florence Street Resource Centre (Glasgow South)

26 Florence Street 

G5 0YX 

Rossdale Resource Centre (Glasgow South)

12 Haughburn Road

G53 6AB

Stewart Centre (Glasgow South)

5 Ardencraig Road 

G45 0EQ

Inverclyde Adult CMHT

Crown House

30 King Street

PA15 1NL

Paisley CMHT (Renfrewshire)

49 Neilston Road 

PA2 6LY 

West Renfrewshire CMHT (Renfrewshire)

12 Seedhill Road

PA1 1JS

Goldenhill Resource Centre (West Dunbartonshire)

199 Dumbarton Road 

G81 4XJ 

Riverview Resource Centre (West Dunbartonshire)

Dumbarton Joint Hospital 

G82 5JA 

Older Adult Mental Health Teams (OAMHT)

OAMHTs work with people who experience a range of mental health problems that are, by and large, associated with the later years in life such as dementia or depression that results from experiencing other problems such as loss (although in reality these problems can affect people throughout their lifespan). OAMHTs are largely staffed by mental health nurses, dementia care co-ordinators, psychiatrists, psychologists and occupational therapists.

Access to an OAMHT is by referral from your GP or a psychiatrist.

Woodlands Resource Centre (East Dunbartonshire)

15-17 Waterloo Close

G66

East Renfrewshire OAMHT

Eastwood Health and Care Centre

Drumby Crescent

G76 7HN

Belmont Centre (Glasgow North East)

300 Balgrayhill Road 

G21 3UR 

Parkview Resource Centre (Glasgow North East)

152 Wellshot Road 

G32 7AX

Shawpark Resource Centre (Glasgow North West)

Kelvindale Road

G20 8JU

Glenkirk Resource Centre (Glasgow North East)

129 Drumchapel Road

G15 6PX

Shawmill Resource Centre (Glasgow South)

Pollokshaws Clinic

G43 1RR

Elderpark Clinic (Glasgow South)

20 Arklet Road

G51 3XR

Inverclyde OAMHT

Crown House

30 King Street

PA15 1NL

Renfrewshire OAMHT

Renfrewshire Older Adults Team

12 Seedhill Road

PA1 1JS

Cairnmhor Resource Centre (West Dunbartonshire)

Cardross Road

G82 5JA

Goldenhill OAMHT (West Dunbartonshire)

199 Dumbarton Road 

G81 4XJ

Alcohol and Drugs Recovery Services

Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services work with people who are experiencing problems related to their alcohol and/or drug use. These specialist services aim to help people reduce the harm of their experiences and to control their alcohol and/or drug use, and they also understand the kind of difficulties that often go hand in hand with an alcohol or drug problem. They offer a range of health and social care services including practical support, advice and care and treatment. The services you will be offered will be tailored to your particular needs and goals and may include: information and harm reduction advice; detoxification programmes and medication to assist with alcohol or drug dependency; mental health assessment and intervention; physical health assessment; psychological therapies; recovery-focused services; and access, where appropriate, to residential services. Staff working in the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services includes nurses, social care workers, doctors, psychologists and occupational therapists.

You can access Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services by referring yourself directly or by being referred by your GP.

East Dunbartonshire Alcohol & Drugs Service

Kirkintilloch Health and Care Centre

10 Saramago Street

Kirkintilloch, G66 3BQ

Tel: 0141 232 8211

East Renfrewshire Addiction Team

St Andrews House

113 Cross Arthurlie Street

Barrhead, G78 1EE

Tel: 0141 577 4685

Glasgow North East Drug & Alcohol Recovery Services

The Newlands Centre

871 Springfield Road

Parkhead, G31 4HZ

Tel: 0141 565 0200

Glasgow North East Drug & Alcohol Recovery Services

Westwood House

1250 Westerhouse Road

Easterhouse, G34 9EA

Tel: 0141 276 3420

Glasgow North West Drug & Alcohol Recovery Services

7 Closeburn Street

Possil, G22 5JZ

Tel: 0141 276 4580

Glasgow North West Drug & Alcohol Recovery Services

7-19 Hecla Square

Drumchapel, G15 8NH

Tel: 0141 276 4330

Glasgow North West Drug & Alcohol Recovery Services

Possilpark Health & Care Centre

99 Saracen Street

Possil, G22 5AP

Tel: 0141 800 0670

Glasgow South Drug & Alcohol Recovery Services

Twomax Building

187 Old Rutherglen road

Gorbals, G5 0RE

Tel: 0141 420 8100

Glasgow South Drug & Alcohol Recovery Services

Pavilion One, Rowan Business Park

5 Ardlaw Street

Govan, G51 3RR

Tel: 0141 276 8740

Glasgow South Drug & Alcohol Recovery Services

130 Langton Road

Greater Pollok, G53 5DP

Tel: 0141 276 3010

Glasgow South Drug & Alcohol Recovery Services

10 Ardencraig Place

Castlemilk, G45 9US

Tel: 0141 287 6188

Inverclyde Integrated Alcohol Service

Wellpark Centre

30 Regent Street

Greenock, PA15 4PB

Tel: 01475 715 353

Inverclyde Integrated Drug Service

Cathcart Centre

128 Cathcart Street

Greenock, PA15 1BQ

Tel: 01475 499 000

Renfrewshire Integrated Alcohol and Drug teams

Back Sneddon Centre

20 Back Sneddon Street

Paisley

PA3 2DJ

Tel: 0300 300 1380

West Dunbartonshire Community Addiction Team (Clydebank)

New address:

Goldenhill Resource Centre

199 Dumbarton Road

Clydebank

G81 4XJ

New telephone: 0141 941 4400 – option 3

West Dunbartonshire Community Addiction Team (Dumbarton)

Dumbarton joint Hospital

Cardross Road

Dumbarton

Tel: 01389 812 018

Specialist services

There are a range of services that provide care for specialised presentations, these include psychotherapy, forensic services, trauma services, child & adolescent mental health services, and eating disorders service. Most of these services require a specialist assessment before a referral can take place.

Inpatient services

For some people, admission to hospital will aid their recovery. In this case, hospital staff will work closely with you, your family and community services to ensure that your stay in hospital is as beneficial and as short as possible. The majority of people will not need hospital admission.

In the mental health services you may meet with a variety of people from a range of professions who all work together to provide the best quality of care to you or someone you care for or care about.

Here are some of the people you might meet, and what they do:

Mental Health Nurse

Mental health nurses are there to get to know you and understand your needs. Their role is to offer you advice and support. They will work closely with you, your carers and other members of the team to plan your care. Their training covers the whole range of mental health issues across all ages. They can help you to set goals and plan for the future, assist you to manage your medication or provide brief psychological interventions.

The mental health nurses in the community is often referred to as a Community Psychiatric Nurse or more commonly as a CPN.

Psychiatrist

A psychiatrist is a doctor who specialises in mental health. A consultant is the most senior psychiatrist. In order to assess your mental health, they will ask you about your background and previous treatment, as well as your current situation. They will discuss the results of your assessment and diagnosis with you. They will discuss with you what tests or treatments you might need, and can prescribe medication if required. They may also want to meet with you again to review the effects of any treatments.

Psychologist

Psychologists are trained to understand how people think, feel and behave. They have knowledge and experience of a range of psychological therapies. The role of the psychologist is to help you to improve your mental health, wellbeing and quality of life. If you are referred to a psychologist, they will talk with you about your feelings, thoughts and behaviour. They will help you to understand the problems you are experiencing, and work with you to identify ways you can deal with these problems. A psychologist does not prescribe medication.

Occupational therapist (OT)

An occupational therapist will help you to overcome physical and psychological barriers, enabling you to carry out daily activities and tasks that maintain health and wellbeing. This might include preparing meals, visiting the shops, or continuing with a favourite leisure activity. An OT can assist you with learning new skills to help you to get the most from life.

Social worker

A social worker will find out what your welfare needs are and tell you how they can help. They can give you and your family the information and support that you may need to deal with a range of issues such as housing, benefits, education, child care and respite care. They can also assist with assessing a variety of social, accommodation and financial needs.

In the mental health services, you may be offered a range of interventions to meet your particular needs and circumstance.

Here are some of the interventions and treatment approaches you might be offered:

Behavioural Activation

A structured approach that encourages you to take part in activities you feel are positive rather than withdrawal and inactivity. It aims to increase how constructive you feel in your life and also how much pleasure you experience as a result of activity.. Behaviour is learned and behavioural activation therefore aims to change the way you feel by changing what you do.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

CBT is a treatment that focuses on our emotions, thoughts and behaviours. How we think and behave has an effect on their emotions and vice versa and so changing ways of thinking and behaving will help you to change how you are feeling. Your therapist will work with you to identify and alter your negative thoughts, assumptions and beliefs so that you are able to have a more balanced perspective on yourself, others and your life. As a result your difficulties will be significantly improved.

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

IPT is a therapy that works by discussing difficulties you are having in the light of key relationships in your life. It is especially effective for those suffering from depression where the trigger may be in the interpersonal world and can include transitions; significant losses and interpersonal conflict. The IPT therapist will help you discover key elements of your relationships that may benefit from some changes and in turn you will see an improvement in your mood and general well-being.

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Mindfulness has been defined as paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally (in contrast to being absorbed in ruminating on the past or future). It helps us learn how to bring awareness to our thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and behaviours; encouraging us to recognise and respond to early signs of difficulties. It has been shown to be particularly helpful for those who have suffered from depression in the past. MBCT is often taught in a group course format.

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Motivational Interviewing is a style of interaction based upon psychological principles that aim to help you to change particular behaviours that will help your health, such as stopping drinking or improving your way of managing how you deal with a chronic health problem e.g. asthma or diabetes. Your therapist will work with you to explore various motivational aspects of current and potential future behaviours and actions.

Psycho-education

These approaches involve helping you learn about your difficulties and some straightforward steps you can take to improve things for yourself. Psycho-education is delivered to an individual or in a group approach like a ‘training course’. It is also available as a self-help resource online. The courses and resources may provide all the help you need or may be the first part of a broader treatment programme.

Mental Health – Primary Care Mental Health Team (PCMHT)

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – Primary Care Mental Health Team (PCMHT)

PCMHTs work with people who may be experiencing common mental health problems such as moderate to severe depression, anxiety or phobias. PCMHTs are usually staffed by mental health nurses, mental health practitioners, and psychologists, and have strong links with GP surgeries. These teams usually provide psychological therapies, and work with people for up to a few months.

Access to a PCMHT can be through your GP or you could refer yourself.

Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)

CMHTs work with individuals experiencing significant mental health problems such as bipolar disorder, depression, severe anxiety or psychosis. CMHTs are staffed by mental health nurses, occupational therapists, psychiatrists and psychologists. These teams provide a variety of interventions, care and treatments, and can work with you as required to meet your need.

Multi-Disciplinary Team

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)

A range of health and social care staff who work together in providing the necessary care and treatment. This can be either in the community or in hospital. It can include nurses, psychologists, doctors, occupational therapists, dieticians, physiotherapists and social workers

Please note that this video is from a range of BSL videos published by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

Psychiatrist

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – Psychiatrist

Consultant psychiatrists have the overall responsibility for diagnosing a mental health condition and prescribing treatment. Psychiatrists are qualified medical doctors who specialise in mental health conditions.

Social Worker

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – Social Worker

A professional who can help to assist with practical aspects of life and may have had training in providing psychological assistance. Social workers work collaboratively with various organisations, such as local authorities and the NHS, who provide support.

Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)

Registered nurses who are trained in mental health and can give long-term support to those living in the community.

Counsellor/Psychotherapist

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Counselors or Psychotherapists work with individuals, couples, families and groups to help them overcome a range of psychological and emotional issues. They use personal treatment plans and a variety of non-medical treatments to address the client’s thought processes, feelings and behavior, understand inner conflicts and find new ways to alleviate and deal with distress.

Occupational Therapist

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapists help people of all ages who have physical, psychological or social problems. This could be help with shopping, brushing their teeth, or helping to assist with a person’s child care, professional development or attending social activities

Keyworker

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – Keyworker

A ward nurse who is responsible for implementing the care plan and often develops reports regarding your progress.

General Practitioner (GP)

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – General Practitioner

GPs are family doctors who provide general health services to a local community. They are usually based in a GP surgery or practice and are often the first place people go with a health concern.

Please note that this video is from a range of BSL videos published by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

Art Therapy

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – Art Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of communication.

Assessment

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – Assessment

When someone is unwell, health care professionals meet with the person to talk to them and find out more about their symptoms so they can make a diagnosis and plan treatments. This is called an assessment. Family members should be involved in assessments, unless the person who is unwell says he or she does not want that.

Care Plan

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – Care Plan

Mental health professionals draw up a care plan with someone when they first start offering them support, after they have assessed what someone’s needs are and what is the best package of help they can offer. People should be given a copy of their care plan and it should be reviewed regularly. Service users, and their families and carers, can be involved in the discussion of what the right care plan is.

Care Programme Approach (CPA)

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – Care Programme Approach (CPA)

A way of co-ordinating the care and treatment that a person with significant mental health problems receives from various health and social care services. This is used in specific circumstances for a small number of individuals with complex needs when there are several agencies involved in their care.  

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Is a type of psychological or talking therapy. It can be a treatment for different mental health problems. It is usually structured and time-limited. It aims to help you understand how your problems began and what keeps them going.  CBT works by helping you to link the way that you think (your thoughts, beliefs and assumptions), with how you feel (your emotions) and what you do (your behaviour). CBT has been shown to help with many different types of problems. These include: anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, stress, bulimia, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder and psychosis. CBT may also help if you have difficulties with anger, a low opinion of yourself or physical health problems, like pain or fatigue.

Counselling

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – Counselling

Counselling is a type of talking therapy that involves a trained therapist listening to you and helping you find ways to deal with emotional issues.

Group Therapy

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – Group Therapy

Group therapy is a form of talking therapy where a group of individuals meet regularly with a therapist to help each other to discuss their individual struggles and ways to tackle them.

 Inpatient

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – Inpatient

Most people with mental health problems receive the care and treatment they need while living in the community. But sometimes when a person is very unwell or is potentially at risk to themselves or to others, they may need treatment in hospital for a period of time.

Wellness or Recovery Plan

NHSGG&C BSL A-Z: Mental Health – Wellness or Recovery Plan

A mental health recovery plan is a way to be actively involved in recovering from mental health problems and take control of your mental health, so you can work toward achieving treatment and recovery goals. It helps you look at ways of staying well and make best use of your supports.

Please note that this video is from a range of BSL videos published by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.