Safe spaces: scoping report

This report explores the feasibility of implementing additional safe spaces for people experiencing crisis and acute emotional distress.


Annex C

A selection of safe spaces in England and Wales

Name Location Description
The Cellar Trust safe spaces Bradford Provides urgent, same day support for people experiencing a mental health crisis. Young people (ages 7 to 17) can stay overnight, while adults (aged over 18) can find daytime support.
Shore House Brighton Provides support to people in a mental health crisis. You must be referred by the Mental Health Rapid Response Service.
Linden House Cardiff Open to residents of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Offers a therapeutic alternative to hospital for people who are experiencing distress or crisis. Referrals can only be made through the Cardiff and the Vale Crisis Team.
Trevayler Crisis House Derbyshire short-term residential support for people in mental health crisis. You need to be referred to this service by a crisis resolution and home treatment team.
Redhills House Exeter short-term accommodation for people in mental health crisis. The Exeter, east and mid-Devon home treatment team can assess whether to refer you to this service.
Nightlight Crisis House Hertfordshire provides short-term, overnight accommodation in Hemel Hempstead for people in mental health crisis.
The Crisis Pad Hull non-residential, overnight safe space for people experiencing a mental health crisis.
Oak House Lancashire offers short-term placements in Burnley for people experiencing mental health crisis. Referrals must come from the Burnley and Pendle home treatment team.
Manchester Crisis Point Manchester short-term residential mental health service for people suffering mental distress aged 18 and over and living in Manchester.
Mental health rehabilitation and crisis flats Newcastle-upon-Tyne flats provided by Newcastle city council to support people experiencing mental health crisis. You'll need to be referred by a crisis home resolution team or care coordinators.

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