MHTRs are one of three treatment options available through the Community Sentence Treatment Requirement (CSTR) Framework. The other options are Drug Rehabilitation Requirements (DRRs) and Alcohol Treatment Requirements (ATRs). 

Primary Care Mental Health Treatment Requirements (MHTRs) support people whose mental health needs do not meet the threshold for secondary care services. The service helps divert people with mental health difficulties away from custody and towards appropriate treatment and support.

Our specialist team 

The service is delivered by a specialist mental health team, which includes: 

  • Clinical Lead Psychologist
  • Specialist Mental Health Practitioner
  • Assistant Psychologist
  • Research Assistant
  • Peer Support Worker 

Who the service is for 

MHTRs are for adults aged 18 years and over who: 

  • Have pleaded guilty or been found guilty after trial
  • Have committed an offence suitable for a Community Order or Suspended Sentence Order
  • Have mild to moderate mental health needs, such as:  
    • Depression or anxiety
    • Mental health needs alongside drug or alcohol use
    • Personality disorder
    • Neurodiversity
    • Trauma or abuse
    • Social or life difficulties
  • Are willing to give consent and take part in assessment, treatment and information sharing 

The service is available to people who are registered with a GP in Nottingham City or Nottinghamshire County.

Aims of the service 

The main aim is to provide clear, timely and easy access to psychological treatment as part of a court-ordered community sentence. 

The service also aims to: 

  • Improve health and wellbeing through evidence-based treatments
  • Reduce reoffending by addressing mental health and social needs
  • Offer an alternative to short prison sentences
  • Support people to engage with services that meet their needs
  • Provide quick assessments to support pre-sentence reports and early sentencing
  • Help people access community and statutory services during and after their sentence 

How to refer

Please contact us on 0115 952 9400 or via email: MHTR@nottshc.nhs.uk if you wish to discuss a possible referral to our service.

Once accepted for treatment and an MHTR sentence has been passed, we will work closely with probation in supporting the individual to engage. We will work with the individual for up to 12 sessions of 1:1 psychological intervention, informed by the assessment formulation and tailored to meet the service user's needs. 

Interventions will typically include psycho education around common mental health difficulties e.g. depression, anxiety, trauma and grief, supporting the development of healthy coping strategies to better manage difficulties and provide space to practice coping techniques and a forum for discussion on their effectiveness. 

Contact and find us

The service operates Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm.

 

The MTHR team are based at: 

Westminster House
598 The Wells Road
Nottingham
NG3 3AA

Contact Number: 0115 952 9400

Email Address: MHTR@nottshc.nhs.uk

Travelling to Westminster House

Find your way here

Use Google Maps to find the best route to Westminster House.

 

Bus

You can get to the site using Nottingham City Transport (NCT) bus routes 40,41, 60:

 

Bike

Sheffield cycling stands available a short walk away at Duncan Macmillan House.

You can plan your journey online by visiting the CycleStreets website.

Cycling to our sites is not only carbon emission free but is also excellent for physical and mental wellbeing.

 

Train

The nearest train station is Nottingham (3 miles) and Carlton (3 miles).

For help planning your journey please visit: Plan Your Journey | Traveline

 

Parking

Limited free onsite parking is available for visitors and service users.

Alternative parking available at Duncan Macmillan House (NG3 6AA).

Information for health professionals

How to refer someone to this service

Please contact us on 0115 952 9400 or via email: MHTR@nottshc.nhs.uk if you wish to discuss a possible referral to our service. 

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