A new step forward for providing mental health care in the heart of Southwark
A new recovery space in Southwark is providing compassionate mental health support to the community by building emotional resilience and accessing the right support more easily.
The non-clinical Crisis Diversion Service, delivered in partnership with Southcroft Healthcare Lodge, offers emotional and wellbeing support to adults aged 18 and over who live in Southwark and are experiencing or at risk of mental health difficulties.
The service is based at 59–61 New Camberwell Road and open to anyone in the community who needs support.
Olabisi Osimokun, Associate Director of Urgent Care, said “I am delighted to see the Recovery Space become part of our local crisis support offer. It embodies the principles we strive for across the Urgent Care pathway: compassionate, person-centred support that recognises people's strengths, promotes recovery and provides meaningful alternatives to hospital admission whenever appropriate."
In a supportive and recognisable environment, people can receive mental health support and guidance. This includes signposting service users to local community services through onward referrals.
The service will be open every day of the year from 12 midday to 11pm. Southcroft is delighted to provide this new community alternative to hospital A&E services and to celebrate the positive difference it will make for the people across Southwark.
To find out more, email Recoveryspace@Southcroftlodge.co.uk