First women-only mental health crisis house to open in Swindon

Alabaré is one of four charities that form the Banes, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership. It provides voluntary mental health provision across Bath and Northeast Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire.

Head of mental health services at Alabaré, Helen Brian, said the new facility would be “hugely beneficial”.

“It’s important to us that the service is accessible, trauma-informed and person-centred, as everyone’s journey through mental health concerns is unique,” she said.