Crisis Cafe To Provide Support To People Struggling With Their Mental Health
Written by HFM News on 22nd September 2021
A new service is being launched in Market Harborough to offer support to people struggling with their mental health.
The Crisis Café, based at the Symington Building on Adam and Eve Street, is being set-up by organisation Turning Point and Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust.
It will be open every Wednesday between 12pm and 8pm to offer support to people feeling lonely, anxious, or who are finding it hard to manage difficult feelings.
Karen Russell-Haines, Service Manager at Turning Point, said: “The last year has put a great strain on our mental health and it’s vital we have easy access to services.
“We already provide a wide range of services across Leicestershire including a crisis house, a mental health helpline, and drug and alcohol treatment services.
“We’re looking forward to extending our mental health services to support the people of Market Harborough.”
Cllr Simon Whelband, Harborough District Council’s Cabinet lead for well-being and communities, said: “I’m really pleased to welcome The Crisis Café to The Symington Building in Market Harborough. The importance of looking after our mental, as well as physical health cannot be underestimated.
“We need to remove the stigma surrounding mental health, and the new Crisis Café offers people a safe and welcoming space where they can get help and support if they are experiencing a mental health crisis.”
