A brief overview.

Key principles of CRHT. Crisis management is a process of working through the crisis to the point of resolution. Successful client engagement is paramount. The CRHT aims to take a holistic approach to crisis resolution. CRHT work with users from a 'strengths' rather than an 'illness' model. Educating the service user will comprise a significant part of the crisis work and should help clients learn behaviours to improve and maintain their mental health.

How and When to to refer to CRHT. Client known to secondary services presenting with early warning signs. Client new to services and presenting with mental health crisis.

Alternatives to CRHT. Should CRHT not be thought suitable. CRHT would seek to assist in signposting the client to more suitable services. CRHT have good knowledge of local resources.

What to expect from CRHT input. Multi-disciplinary intervention. Complete risk and psychosocial assessment and intervention. Minimum weekly MDT review of treatment and progress.