A crisis café has launched in Atherton to support vulnerable members of community. Local MP – Jo Platt – went to meet the team behind the incitive, to find out more about the services being offered.
The crisis café – which will be known as ‘Crisis Harbour’ – is giving support to people in the local community who are struggling with their mental health.
Jo Platt said: “I visited the new Crisis Harbour in Atherton today, which has been set up by EPiC HOPE – a group that was established to prevent suicides and provide emotional and mental health support to Leigh and Atherton residents.
“Located at the Atherton Salvation Army Church, on George Street, the café is run by accredited councillors. It is a therapeutic environment for people in times of crisis, including needing support for grief, depression, addiction and suicidal thoughts.
“People will be able to get peer-to-peer support at the Crisis Harbour. The friendly volunteers will offer a safe space for those struggling with mental health issues, or suicidal thoughts.
“I’m sure that EPiC HOPE’s new Crisis Harbour will become an invaluable resource, supporting those in Leigh and Atherton that need a listening ear.”
The Crisis Harbour is open from 4pm-11pm Monday, 3pm-11pm Thursday-Friday, 12pm-6pm Saturday and 3pm-11pm Sunday.
If you are in crisis right now, or you’ve taken steps to harm yourself, please call 999.
The National Suicide Prevention Helpline can be on: 0800 689 5652.