What does ICTT mean in THERAPY

An Integrated Community Therapy Team (ICTT) is a multidisciplinary mental health service that provides assessment and treatment for adults and young people with mental health needs in the community. The team consists of experienced professionals, such as nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers who work together to develop individualised care plans for service users.

An ICTT provides support for people with serious mental health issues, including diagnosis and treatment planning, medication management, psychological therapies, case management, day hospital and community outreach support. The team also works closely with other agencies to ensure all aspects of care are coordinated and the clients' best interests are met.

Services from an ICTT are available to adults and young people aged 16 or over who have identified or suspected severe mental health disorders such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Clients must be referred by their GP or another healthcare professional who has assessed them.

Yes, all services provided by the ICTT are free of charge to those referred by their GP or healthcare practitioner.

If an individual believes they may have a serious mental health problem they should visit their GP who can assess them and refer them on to an ICTT if necessary. Alternatively individuals can be referred directly via another healthcare practitioner such as a psychiatrist or psychologist who has assessed them.

Yes, it is usually recommended that family members accompany a client when attending appointments at the ICTT in order to provide additional support and information about the client's condition. However it is important that the decision is made by the client themselves so it is important that they discuss any concerns they may have before inviting family members along.

If someone is unable to attend appointments due to travelling difficulties then home visits may be arranged where appropriate in order for them to receive assessment and treatment from members of the team at their own premises. This will depend on individual circumstances however so it is important that this option is discussed with the team in advance.

Appointments vary depending on individual circumstances but usually last between 30 – 60 minutes depending on how complex each case may be. Further meetings maybe required over several weeks/months in order to obtain accurate assessments and implement effective treatment plans.

No, every individual’s needs vary greatly so each client receives a unique treatment plan tailored specifically towards their own personal goals which could range from medication management through cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) right through to day hospital support services.