New ‘Crisis Cafe’ Opens In Lutterworth

A new ‘Crisis Cafe’ has opened in Lutterworth today.

The drop-in centre will offer people mental health support in a relaxed environment and the launch follows the success of a Crisis Cafe in Market Harborough last year.

Staff are on-hand to support anyone aged over 18 feeling anxious or lonely or is struggling with depression or dependence on alcohol or other substances.

Opening of Lutterworth Crisis Cafe

Lutterworth Crisis Café is based at The Wellbeing Hub at Lutterworth Sports Centre on Coventry Road and will be open from 5pm-9pm on a Wednesday and from 9am-1pm on Fridays.

The centre is run by of Market Harborough-based Beacon Care and Advice CIC.

Cllr Simon Whelband, Harborough District Council’s portfolio holder for health and well-being, said: ”These cafes are a great investment for the mental health and wellbeing of the residents of Lutterworth and its nearby villages.

“It can be hard for people to find this support and having it closer to where you live can only be a good thing.

“The council will be working with Beacon over the coming months to make sure that residents know about this valuable asset.”

Rosie Klair, project lead, urgent care and access pathway at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, said: “I am delighted that Lutterworth is now open and it follows hot on the heels of last month’s opening at Coalville.

“With more cafes coming on board in July, August and September, our network will soon reach 15,with a further 10 to open in 2023.“

Opening of Lutterworth Crisis Cafe