A Section 136 suite is a facility for people who are detained by the Police under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act. It provides a ‘place of safety’ whilst potential mental health needs are assessed under the Mental Health Act and any necessary arrangements made for on-going care.

The 136 ‘place of safety’ admission/assessment suites are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Section 136 place of safety process is coordinated via the appropriate Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team (CRHT). The CRHT have the responsibility to contact and coordinate the Mental Health Act assessment team and agree the appropriate Place of Safety dependent on needs.

Section 136 suites

Address: 136 Suite, Hopewood Park, Waterworks Road, Ryhope, SR2 0NB
Telephone: 0191 246 6800
Opening hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Address: 136 Suite, Alnmouth Ward, St George's Park, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2NU
Telephone: 0191 246 6800
Opening hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Address: 136 Suite, Bamburgh Clinic, St Nicholas Hospital, Jubilee Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3XT
Telephone: 0191 246 6800
Opening hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Address: 136 Suite, Acorn Centre, Carleton Clinic, Cumwhinton Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Telephone: 0191 246 6800
Opening hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Contact

Call us on NHS 111 and select the mental health option.

This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You’ll speak to a mental health professional who will listen and help you find the right support.

If you are Deaf or have communication difficulties, you can contact us in a crisis by:

The crisis team does not provide an emergency service such as a 999 response.

How to get referred

Northumbria Police refer directly to local CRHT