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Community mental health teams (CMHTs) for adults with significant mental health problems

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We work with Dorset HealthCare to provide community mental health teams (CMHTs) across Dorset (including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) to support adults with significant mental health problems. Care is provided in the community to provide a quick response and prevent unnecessary admissions into hospital.

Some CMHTs support adults of a working age, while others look after older people.

If you or someone you know needs to be assessed or referred to a CMHT, you should first contact your GP.

Visit Dorset HealthCare's website to find out about:

  • which mental health conditions a CMHT could work with
  • where local CMHTs are based
  • guidance for carers, professionals and those under 18

Dorset HealthCare's website has a list of CMHTs in Dorset for adults of a working age, and a list of CMHTs in Dorset for older people.

Read our CMHT privacy notice to find out how our teams may use your personal information.

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