Suitable for:

Individuals with mental health and personality difficulties can be referred for assessment – those who are relatively stable and willing to engage. Motivation to engage is key. There is no clear criteria but offenders with a diagnosis of PD or those who have identified personality difficulties with complex needs, are accepted for an assessment however there is a possibility that they will be excluded. Those who primarily have substance misuse problems, learning difficulties or dementia are excluded.

Offer:

The assessment service at Lakeside Mental Health Unit is a community based team which provides initial assessments to adults and older people who live in the London Borough of Hounslow. Urgent and emergency mental health assessments are also accepted. Multi-disciplinary assessment, treatment and rehabilitation service for male and female mentally disordered offenders, as well as those with challenging and complex behaviour.