Not-for-profit community interest company SRNTY Soul is hoping the community will come along and see exactly what it is about on Saturday, October 25.
The hub was opened in Saltcoats, above Glow Homes on Vernon Street, at the end of August by Kevin Hamilton, alongside fellow directors Amy Houston and Derek Smillie.
Inside Serenity Soul in Saltcoats (Image: UAV360)
Veteran Kevin, who was in the military for more than a decade, says the idea was born out of his own experiences after service.
He said his own mental health ‘took a dip’ at stages, recalling one time when he had his own business and was able to pay for therapies.
However, during later struggles, he did not have the income to spend on the same support – admitting he would have been “in a really dark place” if not for his earlier experiences.
Kevin said this sparked something inside of him and he was annoyed that this could be the case.
“Your mental health should never be dictated by how much money you have got,” he said.
It was following this that the idea for Serenity Soul was created, and the hub was able to commence operations at the end of August this year.
At present, it offers four therapy rooms and a larger group room for rent to businesses, groups and people who may be able to utilise the space.
Serenity Soul also runs men’s meetings every Monday. These start with an optional cold water dip before returning to the Saltcoats base for a “social occasion”.
This brings people together and provides an opportunity for those who wish to open up about their mental health to do so – though there is no expectation.
A group with the same premises operates for women every Thursday evening, while plans are in place to offer similar meetings during the day.
Drop-ins are also available at the hub’s premises during the day.
Inside Serenity Soul in Saltcoats (Image: UAV360)
Those wishing to find out more are encouraged to come along to open day at the hub on Saturday from 12-4pm.
There will be food, cakes, Hallowe’en drinks and glitter tattoos available, while a prize raffle will also take place on the day.
Mini-treatments are to be offered and, most importantly, it is a chance for anyone who feels they may be able to utilise the hub to find out a bit more.
Kevin added: “The open day is just to invite people along to see the space we have got – potential therapists or people looking to hold their own group.
“It will also let the community see what services are on offer.”
Anyone wishing to find out more about Serenity Soul can visit the Facebook page or contact serenitycentrewellness@gmail.com.