This service is available to the residents of:
Berkshire West
Reading
West Berkshire
Wokingham
This service provides support for those who are at risk of self-harm or have thoughts of ending their life.
Who is it suitable for?
The A&E Outreach Service at the Royal Berkshire Hospital is for people who have accessed the Emergency Department for their mental health, who may be feeling suicidal or at risk of self-harm and need follow-up support.
What can I expect?
Our Safety & Wellbeing Worker, supported by the Mental Health Integrated Care System, will contact you within 3 working days of your discharge, offering a maximum of 4 support sessions.
The Safety and Wellbeing Workers can:
- Work with you to develop a comprehensive safety plan to help you seek support if you feel like this again.
- Encourage connection with others to help reduce feelings of isolation.
- Support you to find coping skills you can implement to support your wellbeing.
- Provide educational strategies to help manage triggers of self-harm or thoughts of ending your life.
- Find services that are most appropriate in supporting your wellbeing.
How can I access this service?
Referrals can be completed by the Psychological Medicine Service at Royal Berkshire Hospital.