Wednesday 27 January 2016

The mental health crisis centres keeping people out of A&E

The mental health crisis centres keeping people out of A&E Regulars at the Bristol Sanctuary say the drop-in centre has saved their lives, yet many like it across the country rely on donations – and some face closure

In the dim but brightly painted room, Zara Johansson is chatting softly to her support worker about the mental health care she has received recently. Nearby, several colouring books are open on a table next to a shelf of self-help books. In the main room, a volunteer is making tea.

Johansson, 31, is among the more than 100 people with severe emotional distress who have turned to the Bristol Sanctuary for help since it opened in April 2015. Continue reading... The Guardian

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