Sunderland Samaritans drop-in sessions at Health Hub

People in Sunderland will soon have another safe place to talk, as Sunderland Samaritans begin hosting regular drop-in sessions at the new Health Hub based in the Beacon of Light.

Located at the rear of Street Level inside the Beacon of Light, the Health Hub is a dedicated space offering a range of health-focused support services for the community.

The new partnership with the Samaritans will provide a welcoming, confidential environment for anyone who may need someone to listen.

The first drop-in session will take place on Thursday 12 March from 12pm–4pm, with sessions continuing monthly during the day.

To make the service accessible for people who may not be available during working hours, an evening drop-in session will also launch on Thursday 23 April from 5pm–9pm, which will also run on a monthly basis.

Visitors can simply pop in during the session times, there is no appointment required.

Experienced Samaritans volunteers will be on hand to offer a listening ear in a safe, supportive and completely confidential setting, free from judgement.

The Health Hub at the Beacon of Light aims to make wellbeing support easier to access within the community, bringing together organisations that can help people look after both their physical and mental health.