The Community Rehabilitation Team helps people build confidence and regain everyday living skills that may have been affected by their mental health. The aim is to support people to live as independently as possible and reduce the need for hospital care.
Wakefield Community Rehabilitation Team
Opening times
- Monday - Friday : 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Who is the service for?
• Adults aged 18–65 who are receiving support from secondary mental health services.
Key support offer
- Build confidence and independence.
- Develop daily living skills.
- Support with routines and self-care.
- Help with budgeting and managing your home.
- Support to access community activities and leisure opportunities.
What we don't offer
• General support services.
• Transport.
• Medication management.
Accessibility information
The team will make reasonable adjustments to help people access the service.
Waiting times & timescales
Most people are seen within two weeks of referral.
How to access
Professional referral only through your Care Coordinator or Lead Healthcare Professional.
Assessment process
Standard assessment process lasts about 2 weeks and involves regular face to face visits from your allocated Occupational Therapist. The frequency of contact within this two weeks can be agreed with you, but generally we would see people daily or every other day during this time.
Additional information
Signposting to services that can offer support if this service can't
Your Care Coordinator will discuss other services and ongoing support that may better meet your needs
Key partners
The team works alongside Core Teams, Enhanced Teams, Insight Teams, Turning Point and the Recovery College.
