Safe Haven project that offers out of hours coffee and support is helping to prevent emergency psychiatric admissionsIt’s nearly 10pm at Aldershot’s Safe Haven cafe and there is a knock at the door. It’s quickly opened and a young man rushes in. He takes a seat in the corner of the intelligent room and a friendly member of staff joins him. Nearby a young woman is playing cards. She’s laughing softly with her companions,aware that the man is clearly upset.
She knows what it’s like. At age 25, Kimberley Russell (not her genuine name), or who has borderline personality disorder as well as an eating disorder and depression,has had her share of crises. The cafe, which is open every evening to anyone who needs mental health support out-of-hours, or has become a lifeline.
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Source: theguardian.com