First NHS mental health café set up in Rutland
The drop-in service will open twice a week, with no appointment necessary
Last updated 8th Jun 2023
The first Neighbourhood Mental Health Café has been set up in Rutland, to support people who need to talk about what's going on in their head.
The drop-in service - based at Pepper's, A Safe Place - will be open twice a week to help those in need of a chat, without any need for an appointment.
Development Manager, Pippa Gorman, said: "We're thrilled to be running the Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafe for Rutland.
"With experienced listeners on hand and transport options"
"With experienced listeners on hand and transport options available we hope the cafe will be of great benefit to locals in times of need, providing a safe and welcoming support hub.
"We're looking forward to our launch date and to opening our centre for two new evening sessions.
"And we're grateful to VAL and the LLR team for enabling us to bring more mental health support to our community."
Councillor Diane Ellison, Cabinet Member for Adult Care and Health at Rutland County Council, added: “I’m delighted that Rutland finally has a dedicated Mental Health Café and that Pepper’s is the location.
"Pepper’s is already well-known for being a safe and welcoming place to go.
"Having a recognised Mental Health Café here is a bonus for everyone in Rutland because any of us could need help with our mental wellbeing at any time.
"People must be able to access support in different places – not just through their GP.”