Most areas have a mental health crisis team. These teams are made up of psychiatric nurses, social workers and support workers and: are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, respond to a crisis within four hours wherever possible, carry out assessments under the Mental Health Act (1983), provide support and short-term help until another team is available or the help is no longer needed. Mental health crisis teams are part of social services and their contact details should be available through your local council.