The Intensive Community Psychiatric Nurse Team (ICPNT) provides support and treatment for people who are experiencing mental health crisis. The team aims to prevent or reduce the impact of a crisis. The team will offer prompt and timely support to people in crisis at hours when they are most needed. The team is based at their local Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) bases.
How do I contact the team during the day?
The teams are based at the local Community Mental Health Team bases. If you are receiving treatment from the ICPNT, they can be contacted Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm on:
- North Ayrshire CMHT on 01294 470010
- East Ayrshire CMHT on 01563 578592
- South Ayrshire CMHT on 01292 559777
How do I contact the team at night and at the weekend?
You can contact the out-of-hours ICPNT service Monday to Friday from 5pm to 9am and Friday 5pm to Monday 9am by telephoning NHS 24 on 111.
More information
You can also get help and advice by contacting:
- The Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 http://www.samaritans.org/ *
- Breathing Space on 0800 838 587 https://breathingspace.scot
* This is a business rate number and will incur a charge (up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s charge).