Integrated Mental Health Service Overview
The Integrated Mental Health Service, initially established in April 2003, is a development in recognition of the ongoing partnership between Clackmannanshire Council and Clackmannanshire Community Health Partnership (CHP). A Service Manager offers a single line management structure to all included services. The Service manager is in turn managed by a Coalition Management Team comprising of the CHP's General Manager and the Head of Social Services. For more information please see our page titled Key Aspects of the Service.
The Integrated Mental Health service consists of:
- The Day Unit, Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre
- The Community Mental Health Team (CCH)
- The Phoenix Centre (Carsebridge House)
- The Community Access Team and Supported Employment (Carsebridge House)
- Partnership working with Devon House (SAMH)
The Single Referral Pathway
The Single Referral Pathway offers one shared gateway, with direct access to NHS, Local Authority and core voluntary sector provisions. Teams function collectively to offer the most effective package of support and care. The pathway allows us to direct clients to the most appropriate service at the earliest opportunity, reducing waiting times and the likelihood of misdirection. Potential clients are offered information on this shared approach to care prior to assessment; their consent to share relevant information is also sought.
Referrals from primary care are made via the Electronic Referral System.
Early Interventions
In an effort to provide a greater range of services and to protect the principles of social inclusion, independence and self-determination, a new 'tier' of early interventions has been established within Clackmannanshire. These early interventions are designed to support primary care and to offer a first point of referral, where appropriate, before secondary mental health provision is sought.
Early Interventions available:
Self Help Courses and Mental Health Awareness
Educating our communities, raising awareness of mental health and promoting wellbeing is important in the prevention of mental health problems developing. Self help courses and mental health awareness workshops and/or courses in the community are aimed at increasing resilience are now available.
Klacksun 
Klacksun - is the Clackmannanshire service users network. Klacksun provides a forum where people with mental health problems can give feedback on services and be involved in the development and improvement of services. Click on the link to find out more and get involved.
Klacksun now have their own developing website which is designed to contain information, news, useful links and a space to put forward views.
Ochil Carers
Ochil Carers is a support group for relatives and friends of people with mental health problems. The group offers carers the opportunity to become involved and informed about various mental health problems. This could include: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder (manic depression) and psychotic illness (schizophrenia).
We are keen to hear your views on Adult Mental Health Services, locally, as feedback from both users and carers is central to the development of a appropriate service.
Meeting Details
- When - monthly in the evening between 6.30 and 8.30 p.m.
- Where - the Mental Health Resource Centre, Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre, Alloa, tel. 01259 290361
Useful resources
Publications & Documents
See also
Page & Site Tools
Contact information
For further information about this page please contact:
Service Manager Mental Health Joint Provision, Adult Care
Lime Tree House, Castle Street, Alloa, FK10 1EX
Tel: 01259 452376 / 450000
Email: integratedmentalhealth@clacks.gov.uk
Or use the on-line contact form
