Whom Do I Speak With?

At the community mental health centre, your request will be listened to by the receptionist and you will have the opportunity to talk with the duty worker.

Some examples of the reasons people give for coming to community mental health services are:

'I feel confused and frightened. I don't know what is happening to me. I'm not thinking clearly like I used to.'

'My family and the local doctor think I'm behaving strangely, but I think I'm fine. I'm really busy and active.'

'Since my husband died in a car accident last year, I've been very low. I don't think life is worth living anymore.'

'I can't seem to do anything anymore, it is all too much effort. Sometimes I can hear voices telling me to do things when nobody is there.'