Charleston Centre

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Opening hours and contact information
Monday to Thursday: 8.45am - 9pm
Friday: 8.45am - 5pm

If you or your carer need urgent advice and assistance there is a telephone access to our services during opening hours.

First Crisis is an out of hours crisis service which provides short term support to anyone (aged 16 to 65) experiencing a crisis in their mental health.

Phone: 0141 848 9090 or Freephone 0500 829 093

Who is at the Centre?

• Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) - this team provide a service to people suffering from mental health problems in the Renfrewshire area. It is a joint initiative between Renfrewshire Council Social Work services and the NHS. Health and social work professionals put together a package of support services and a care plan to help you. The team includes Community Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Support Workers and administration staff.
  
• Community Development Service - as part of the Community Mental Health Teams, the Community Development Service aim to help people make their next step in their recovery from mental ill health. We liaise and work in partnership with numerous community agencies to provide a comprehensive service. We do this by providing; physical activity; self help; social and recreational groups; and a monthly carers group.
  
• Intensive Home Treatment Team (IHTT) - IHTT provide an alternative to in-patient hospital treatment for people who would otherwise be admitted. The team carry out an assessment and can support the patient at home for up to 3 weeks. By offering enhanced home support they can help arrange an early discharge from hospital.
  
• Recovery Across Mental Health (RAMH) ACTIVE Project and Information Service - ACTIVE is a community based mental service which has a range of social and therapeutic groups to support people on their individual journey of recovery. Information workers help to reduce stigma by raising awareness and understanding of mental ill health in the local community. They will also help you access services that can aid with your recovery.
  
• RAMH FIRST Crisis Service - FIRST Crisis is an out of hour's crisis service which provides short term support to anyone (aged 16 to 65) experiencing a crisis in their mental health. Team members are trained in a range of mental health issues, and have a through knowledge of services in the area.

How does the Charleston Centre work?

We are located in Paisley, but offer support to people with mental health problems throughout Renfrewshire through our 'outreach services', which includes visiting people at home or at a community venue.

All agencies in the Centre have referral procedures and all new referrals will be seen by the appropriate service within 6 weeks.

We are open Monday to Thursday 8.45am - 9pm and on Friday 8.45am - 5pm. Opening times vary on public holidays so please contact us to confirm opening hours on these days.

The centre is a non-smoking environment and we have disabled access and disabled toilets. We have limited car parking at the centre but there are frequent buses to the centre's front door.

Please click on the following link to access the Renfrewshire Mental Health Directory.

For more information on the services the Charleston Centre provides please contact us:

• phone: 0141 842 3400
• fax: 0141 842 3425
• visit or write to us at:
  Charleston Centre
  49 Neilston Road
  Paisley
  PA2 6LY

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