Take the first step towards getting help from Open Minds

Self-refer to mental health support

 

Male therapist Open Minds smiling after self referral

 

We need to get some information from you so we can register you with Open Minds.

Completing the form below doesn’t automatically mean you’ve been accepted, but the team will be in touch to discuss the next steps within a week. If you’re in need of more urgent help, contact the Single Point of Access.

First, there are a few things we need to make sure you’re aware of:

  • You must be at least 16-years old and registered with a GP in North East Lincolnshire
  • We securely store the information you give us, but if you’re worried you can also read our full privacy policy to put your mind at rest
  • If you’re already getting support from another mental health team – for example, the community mental health team – Open Minds might not be the right service for you
  • If you have a severe mental health problem such as schizophrenia or a personality disorder, Open Minds isn’t the right service for you
  • If your main issues are due to alcohol or drug use, Open Minds might not be for you. Visit the Hub for support and signposting.
  • Open Minds is not a crisis service, so contact the Single Point of Access if you need help urgently.
  • Open Minds is a dedicated Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service – a national talking therapies initiative to help support people to overcome depression and anxiety and better manage their mental health.

Okay to carry on? Great.

 

A few details about you

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You will be sent a verification email to confirm the referral has been sent and received if you provide us with an email address. We strive to be 100% paper-free and prefer sending appointment letters by email. Giving consent to us contacting you by email also enables your therapist to share important documents with you more freely.

Please enter your email address below if we can contact you by email.

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Please complete this section if we can have the details of someone to contact in case of emergency.

Details about your GP

Your GP must be within North East Lincolnshire. Any referrals outside of this area cannot be accepted by Open Minds.

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A few details about access

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Once your application has been submitted, one of our reception team will be in touch with you shortly to arrange an appointment.

If they are unable to get in contact with you initially, they will continue attempting to contact you for two weeks by the options you have chosen above.

If you do change your mind about wishing to see us, please contact us to let us know.

The information you send will be stored securely but you can read our full privacy policy for peace of mind

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