Samantha Kitula, from Everyturn Mental Health, one of the hub’s partners, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be part of Hope Haven, offering new ways for people in Copeland to get mental health support.
“This virtual appointment option means that people who struggle to attend in person can still reach out and easily get quick, personalised support.”
The scheme is designed to improve mental health access in Copeland and is a partnership between Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW), Cumbria Health, and a number of charities and organisations that offer wellbeing and community support.
Hope Haven also offers weekly, community drop-ins at the Senhouse Centre, wellbeing walks around Whitehaven and a Chatty Cafe – a scheme to help tackle loneliness.
Volunteers are available at dedicated table at The Next Chapter Coffee House, in Kells, and people can join for a chat or support.