Community Mental Health Teams in Salford

Community mental health teams (CMHTs) provide multi-disciplinary assessment, treatment and care of individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems. They provide a service to individuals from 16 years of age up to 70 years of age with a diagnosed functional mental health problem, unless the service users’ needs would be best met by the Older Adults CMHT or vice versa. This provision was delivered in partnership by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) and the Northern Care Alliance.
 
On 1 June 2026, responsibility for the social care element of the CMHTs transferred to Salford City Council. Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust, the Northern Care Alliance, and the Council worked closely to ensure the transfer of services and employees was safe and smooth for all involved, with no disruption to the care people receive. Health related provision in the CMHTs remains the responsibility of GMMH. GMMH will work in partnership with SCC to ensure that service users have a good quality experience. Social workers remain co located in the CMHTs with GMMH staff. 
 
Please visit the Council’s Adult Social Care webpages to explore what support is available, and who to contact if you need to speak to someone.