We’ve opened up shop. The UK’s first-ever on-demand mental health service, right in the High Street in Shoreditch. We will be open seven days a week offering access to a good conversation to a qualified person. Not just for when people are feeling shit or overwhelmed — but for when they want to proactively work on their mental health. Just like they would go to the gym for their physical health. The space will also be a new home for workshops and group sessions, a meeting point for like-minded people wanting to do the work with other people. A place for community. We know that it doesn’t take “everyone in the world” to positively shift the culture around mental health, but only a small, determined group who refuse to shy away from the conversation. This is you. Everytime you walk through the door, you give permission to others to do the same. Every time you share a post, every time you tell a friend about us, every time you talk about therapy or how you really feel — these are all small acts that will help to reshape the perception of mental health in wider society and contribute massively toward an enduring good. Thank you for being with us on this journey. Wherever you’re at, however you’re feeling — you’re not alone in it. We’ve got you. #mentalhealth
Emma Reynolds have you seen this? Love shopfront-ness of it - tangible and upfront
Brilliant initiative should be one in every city and town
Love the concept and how powerful this could be in breaking down mental health stigma.
Chris King how amazing is this??!
No better way of normalising mental health support… fantastic concept.
Wishing you all the best in reaching out to support people who wouldn’t necessarily access public services or feel let down A meeting point for people to connect with each other too What a great idea!🙏👍👌
These are so needed on every high street right now, what an amazing concept and business.
Such an amazing space! Yes to Mental health. Here is Sydney a hospital has purchased an historic pub a few doors up to reach out to the community to support mental health its called Safe Haven cafe and is in the process of being restored. So instead of ordering a beer at the counter instead you’ll find supportive conversation and a coffee. Here’s to allocating more money to mental health, our mental well-being is an essential part of wellness for every human being.
I love this idea I did MHfA training in the summer and I learnt its important to direxf people who need help to relevant support. The idea that you can direct someone to a high street location for mental health services seems increasingly important post pandemic. Great concept and hope all goes well with the new venture
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2yI’m interested in the logistics of this. How do you ensure you have enough qualified (and hence expensive) people on standby to avoid turning anyone away, yet still be profitable/not make a loss? The Samaritans are mostly run by volunteers, but have cheaper costs. I imagine running a physical location will be costly, so fascinated to understand the business case behind this