ARE COFFEE GROUPS RIGHT FOR ME?
Peer-led groups where you can connect with others who understand. No pressure to share.
✓ THIS SERVICE IS FOR YOU IF:
- • You're an adult (18+) living in Essex
- • You have suicidal thoughts or ideation
- • You're emotionally struggling or socially isolated
- • You can manage group settings safely
- • You're respectful to others and open to peer support
✗ THIS SERVICE ISN'T RIGHT IF:
- • You would be under the influence of alcohol/drugs at sessions
- • You display aggressive, threatening, or erratic behaviour
- • You're experiencing current psychosis, hallucinations, or delusions
- • You would be disruptive to others or breach group boundaries
- • You would be unsafe to leave alone after sessions
- • You're under 18 or don't live in Essex
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Format: Informal, peer-led group sessions
- Wait time: Approximately 4 weeks
- Atmosphere: Warm, welcoming, no pressure to share
- Purpose: Connect with others who understand what it's like to struggle
- Cost: Completely free