Syston Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafe

Our Syston Neighbourhood Mental Health Café is now 2yrs old and has supported over 850 people from Syston and the surrounding areas in the last year alone.
Our Neighbourhood Mental Health is a warm welcoming space offering a weekly safe space to connect and get support. Attendees can come together to talk about mental health, share their experiences, and access support in an informal, stigma-free environment.
Whether you’re struggling with your own mental wellbeing or supporting a loved one on their mental health journey, our café is open to you.
What We Offer:
? Immediate support if you’re struggling & in crisis: we offer a confidential 1:2:1 space to talk to us and can help you get urgent care.
? Peer Support: Connect with trained staff and volunteers and others who understand what it’s like to live with mental health challenges.
? Relaxed Atmosphere: No appointments, no pressure — just a calm, comfortable setting with tea, coffee, and conversation.
? Resource Sharing: Learn about local mental health services, support groups, and tools for self-care and recovery.
Who It’s For:
The café is open to anyone aged 18+ who is struggling and want a safe, supportive place to talk about mental health. You don’t need a diagnosis or referral — just walk in.
Why It Matters:
Mental health is everyone’s business. The café helps reduce isolation, promote early intervention, and build a sense of community resilience — one conversation at a time”
Testimonial from attendee :
“The cafe was recommended to me through my mental health facilitator, I was in danger of becoming a recluse due to trauma and depression. Extremely nervous regarding this recommendation.  My first visit was definitely memorable, the volunteers were lovely yet I still burst into tears, Tracey was already in a one to one however a wonderful volunteer calmed me with conversation and coffee, compassion and a little laughter.
That day I had my first one to one with a staff member and it was my first breakthrough in a long time.
Due to the support of staff and volunteers at this facility I have built up relationships I once thought lost, found some self-worth and forged new friendships.
Personally, I do not regret that first visit as hard as it was and am truly grateful to the staff for the work and compassion they put in to making every meeting count”
Feel free to call me or email me if you’d like more information, Tracey Pollard, Mental Health Café Manager.
Tel : 0775 218 3044
e.mail : tpollard@ruralcc.org.uk”