Mental Health Matters welcomed the Warrington and Halton community to their new out-of-hours mental health crisis service, Warrington and Halton Support Hub.
A community event at the service in Warrington brought together people from across NHS, emergency services, and community organisations to raise awareness of the Support Hub and the support on offer.
The service, based in Warrington and providing sessions one night a week from community locations in Widnes and Runcorn, opened at the end of October offering out-of-hours mental health support when other services are often closed. Anyone aged 18 and over can drop-in for help with no need for a referral or appointment.
The charity, who run similar services across England, supported over 16,000 people in crisis last year.
Tracey Bell, Director of Quality & Operations at Mental Health Matters, said: “The Support Hub offers a safe space for anyone feeling distressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, at a time when they may be unable to access other services.
Our team is here to listen, offer reassurance, and help people find the right support for their mental wellbeing.”
The service has been funded by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust.
Mental Health Matters is a third sector organisation providing a wide range of support to people with mental health needs. Learn more: www.mhm.org.uk
