Rapid Response service

The Rapid Response service works alongside the emergency services to make sure that people who need mental health treatment receive it as quickly as possible.

An immediate assessment is carried out to determine whether the person should be held under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act and if not, whether any follow up is needed from mental health, social or substance misuse services. 

The service operates in Brighton & Hove, Crawley, Eastbourne and Worthing.