Hope Haven is one of six pilot schemes in England offering preventive care. It offers 24/7, open-access care without a diagnosis or referral. In its first five months 3,000 people accessed support digitally or in person.
The five pilot centres are in Lewisham, Tower Hamlets, Birmingham and Sheffield. They are part of NHS England's 10-year health plan. 100 more are due to open in the autumn, starting this autumn.
West Cumbria has one of the highest suicide rates in the UK. Hope Haven is a walk-in, 24-hour mental health hub in the area. It offers support for people regardless of mental health history.
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