Home Treatment Team Croydon - South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

The Croydon Home Treatment Team offers a vital, short-term, community-centred approach to mental health care, specifically designed to support individuals experiencing a crisis in the comfort of their own homes. This service aims to prevent the need for hospital admission, providing an alternative that prioritises recovery within a familiar environment. It caters to adults aged between 18 and 65 who reside within the geographical boundaries of the London Borough of Croydon.

At its core, the service operates as a multidisciplinary unit, bringing together a diverse group of highly skilled health and social care professionals. This collaborative team works in close partnership with service users, ensuring their individual needs and preferences are at the forefront of their care plan. Crucially, the team also extends its collaboration to include the families and carers of service users, recognising their invaluable role in the recovery journey. Furthermore, the Home Treatment Team maintains strong links with General Practitioners and a wide array of other external agencies, fostering a holistic and integrated care network. This comprehensive approach ensures that all aspects of an individual's well-being are considered and addressed, from medical and psychological support to social and practical assistance, all while maintaining a consistent and supportive presence in the community.

The team's dedication to facilitating recovery at home underscores a commitment to empowering individuals during vulnerable periods, offering intensive support that mirrors the level of care typically found in an inpatient setting but with the added benefits of personal comfort and continuity of daily life. The service operates during business hours, from 08:00 to 22:00, and can be directly accessed for inquiries or support by telephone at 020 3228 0356, or via email at CroydonHTT@slam.nhs.uk. This accessibility ensures that help is readily available to those who need it most, solidifying its role as a crucial resource for mental health crisis intervention within the Croydon community.