Factors associated with repeat contact with an out-of-hours mental health crisis service: an observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Repeat attendances to healthcare services are common. Safe Spaces are innovative non-clinical mental health support services, which aim to address service gaps in crisis management. They are often offered in collaboration with the voluntary and community sector and are delivered in the community as a welcoming and comfortable space for anyone with mental health needs to seek support. To date, there is limited evidence exploring repeat engagement with these services. Our objective was to describe the frequency of repeat contacts with a Safe Space service and to investigate associated factors.

Methods

Data were collected by Bath Mind Breathing Space, in Bath and North East Somerset between April 2020 and June 2022. The primary outcome was repeat contact. Exposure

SUBMITTER: Richards KG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12606496 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature