Elsie Lange
Knowing what to do in the middle of any crisis is difficult, but when it comes to a mental health emergency, there are a lot of unknowns about what to do and who to call.
To address this, PS My Family Matters and Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health will host a forum to discuss the ins-and-outs of how a mental health emergency can be dealt with on Wednesday, April 6.
The forum, ‘What to do in a mental health emergency’, will feature presentations by speakers from Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, Emergency Mental Health and Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, as well as a question and answer session.
PS My Family Matters president Tamara Yeend said calling triple-0 in a mental health emergency can be a “step into the unknown”.
“People often ask us, ‘What will happen when emergency services come to my house? Who will come to the house? Should I ask for a crisis assessment treatment team (CATT)? What is a CATT team?’” Ms Yeenda said.
“These issues can add a high level of stress to an already difficult situation.”
The event will run from 6.30-7.30pm, and will include a focus on strategies for developing a mental health safety plan through a template available on the evening.
If you need mental health support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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