Referral
This page is for mental health professionals referring their clients. If you are interested in becoming a member, please ask your care coordinator to fill out our referral form. This be accessed either via the links at the bottom of our page, or can be emailed to you on request.
Membership & Referral
Our membership is made up of people who have experienced a substantial disability as a result of their mental ill-health. This includes people who struggle to care for themselves independently, sustain relationships or work, or have experienced recurrent crisis leading to frequent hospital admissions/interventions.
To join you need to be referred by a mental health professional. This can be your care coordinator, psychiatrist, social worker, or community psychiatrist nurse.
Please find the referral form attached below.
Referral Criteria
All clients referred to Arts Network must:
• have a clinical diagnosis of severe mental illness (SMI) from a mental health professional
• have ongoing contact with a mental health professional
• have provisions in place for their mental health support needs
We accept referrals from clients residing anywhere in the U.K, not just Lewisham. If you are able to reach Arts Network, you are eligible to become a member here.
If this does not apply to you, there are other ways to get involved. Follow the links below to find out about our volunteering opportunities and public workshops.
