Enjoy a cuppa and support with your mental wellbeing at new community café
A new Community Café has launched in Easington to support people with their mental wellbeing.
The café, which is located in the Healthworks building in the village, has been delivered through a partnership between Mental Health Matters (MHM) and the Wellbeing for Life service.
The Healthworks Community Café aims to bring people together in a warm and relaxed environment, offering affordable refreshments and a friendly space to connect.
The café will run on the second Thursday of every month and will be attended by local organisations who will provide information, advice and support around health, wellbeing and day-to-day living.
Run by volunteers, the café will also offer opportunities for people to gain experience and qualifications in areas such as food hygiene, customer service, barista skills, hospitality and project management.
Emma Blue, Deputy Area Manager at Mental Health Matters, said: “The launch event was incredibly well attended by members of the public, service users and the Mental Health Matters and Wellbeing for Life teams.
“It provided an excellent opportunity for us to chat and get to know each other better, whilst informing people about our employment services and the future of the Healthworks Community Café.”
The café’s launch event took place on January 15, bringing together local residents and team members from both organisations. The event gave people the chance to find out more about the café, available wellbeing support and volunteering opportunities.
The café is open to local residents, and no referral is needed to attend.
Mental Health Matters provides a wide range of support to people with mental health needs.