Head 2 Head Team

We are an assertive outreach multi-disciplinary team working with young people up to the age of 18. We hold the following treatment pathways:

• Early interventions for psychosis: This pathway supports young people (aged 14 - 18) presenting with a first episode of psychosis. 
• At risk mental state: This pathway supports young people (aged 14 - 18) who may be at an increased risk of a psychotic episode in the future. This is identified by attenuated symptoms of psychosis and a decline in the young person's ability to function well.
• Co-existing mental health and substance use difficulties: This pathway supports young people (aged under 18) who are using substances (including alcohol) to manage a mental health problem.
• Youth justice: This pathway supports young people (aged under 18) on a criminal order (youth conditional caution or above) who are struggling with their mental health.
• Harmful sexual behaviour: This pathway supports young people (aged under 18) who are displaying harmful sexual behaviours (including technology assisted harmful sexual behaviour) and are assessed as high risk and as having complex needs by multiple agencies.

We can accept referrals from professionals or families and young people themselves. We usually see young people where ever they prefer, including at home or in the community.