People who have, or may have, mental health problems and are in contact with the Criminal Justice System, including courts, prisons, the probation service, and hostels.
Referral route
Self referral or referrals from professionals such as probation staff, custody officers, solicitors, prison-based mental health workers and court staff.
Specific ethnic group?
No
Summary of services
We work in all areas of the Criminal Justice System, trying to help people whose mental health needs might otherwise be ignored. The service works with Sandwell's magistrate courts and Sandwell Probation Service. We can advise the court of the person's mental health problems and the options they have under the Mental Health Act. We can help the person get in touch with local mental health services, or a doctor. We can inform court and prison custody staff if someone is at risk of suicide or self-harm.
