What we do
The BTH Primary Intermediate Mental Health Team (PIMHT) is a community mental health team based in Blackpool, within the primary care service. The PIMHT comprises of mental health practitioners who provide mental health assessments, short-term support and signposting to other appropriate services. The team’s aim is to provide effective care in the community, with a view to reduce admissions into secondary mental health services. We are an integrated mental health team, working in partnership with secondary mental health services and others, including third sector colleagues.
Our service focuses on the prevention of lower level mental health problems developing in to serious illness and builds resilience, independence and aims to promote recovery within individuals.
Contact Us
PIMHT do not provide an urgent response service.
Out of office hours you should access the relevant helpline and telephone numbers if you experience mental health crisis:
Mental Health and Wellbeing Helpline:
Monday-Friday: 7pm-11pm
Saturday/Sunday: 12pm-midnight 0800 915 4640
Mental Health and Wellbeing Text Service:
Open 24 hours - Text HELLO to 07860 022846
Home Treatment (Crisis) Team:
(Outside of office hours) 01253 956280
Mental Health Urgent Access Line:
Available 24/7, 365 days a year 0800 953 0110
Client Group
The main client group will be individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems, usually causing some impairment on functioning and managing day to day activities. This may also cause impact on complex social issues, such as housing or substance misuse problems.
We support individuals experiencing depression and anxiety disorders, including individuals that maybe self-harming or experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Online Service
The Primary Intermediate Mental Health Team (PIMHT) has implemented new and alternative ways of working. This includes the provision of online services.
It is likely you will now have received a telephone triage assessment with the Single Point of Access. Following which, it was identified the online service is the most appropriate care pathway for you.
The online service provides the opportunity for you to access self-help interventions for anxiety, depression, stress and wellbeing. This can be accessed at a time and pace which is convenient for you and this is completely confidential. It will be your choice which topics you access as you may find only one or two of the areas helpful.
What to Expect
Your journey has already begun. You are now able to access the online support available via this website.
Please take the time to navigate through the website and access the information you feel most appropriate to your needs. As you work through the self-help information you may wish to access additional professional support from the mental health clinicians. This will be your choice.
The online service provides an easily accessible, non-judgemental and confidential approach to accessing support.
Other helpful mental health resources:
Rethink (provides lots of helpful information on mental health conditions/treatment and support)
Mind (information and support on mental health)
FYI Directory (Information about a wide range of local health and social services, community clubs, social groups, well-being activities and events)
Self-care is not selfish!
Food and Mood
Improving our diet can help give us more energy, calmer moods, and clearer thinking. Eating a healthy and balanced diet with regular meal times can assist this, along with increasing our hydration and reducing our intake of caffeine and alcohol.
Physical Activity
As well as improving our physical health, physical activity can bring about mental health benefits, such as: reduced feelings of stress, increased self-esteem, reduced anxiety, and reduced risk of depression. Choosing an activity that you find fun is the most important thing, from dancing to swimming, physical activity will help boost your “feel good” hormones.
Relaxation
Taking a short break from our busy lives can help us look after our wellbeing. There are a variety of ways to promote relaxation, such as: focusing on your breathing, listening to music, getting creative, and spending time in nature. Find what works for you.
Sleep Hygiene
Living with a mental health problem can affect how well we sleep, and poor sleep can have a negative impact on our mental health. We can take steps to improve our sleep habits, such as: establishing a routine, relaxing before bed, switching off technology, and avoiding too much caffeine. Keeping a sleep diary may help you, and health professionals, to gain a better understanding of the cause of your sleep problems.
Living with someone who has a mental health problem can be difficult. As a carer, you can access support, advice and respite opportunities with Blackpool Carers Centre, which accommodates both young and adult carers.
This service can be accessed via self-referral at Blackpool Carers’ Centre: 01253 393748
Website: https:/
Mental Health Urgent Access Line (24 hours, 7 days a week), tel: 0800 953 0110. This service provides telephone contact for people who require urgent access to mental health services.
Mental Health Helpline: Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 0800 915 4640 (Mon-Fri, 7-11pm, Sat & Sun – 12pm-12am).
Text Line: 0786002846 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm).
Home Treatment Team (24 hours, 7 days a week), tel: 01253 956280. This service provides contact to people who are either unknown to mental health services or require support out of office hours.
Single Point of Access (SPA), (Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.00pm), tel: 01253 951225. Support for people who are accessing treatment via the Primary Intermediate Mental Health Team or who have recently been referred to SPA.
Mind: Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Infoline: 0300 123 3393 (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm).
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Samaritans: Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline).
Website: www.samaritans.org
www.fyidirectory.co.uk
IF YOU REQUIRE URGENT HELP:
Attend the Emergency Department (A&E)
For urgent medical advice you can call NHS 111 (England).
