A centre providing vital support for people with mental health and wellbeing issues has reopened.
Crossroads Fun and Friendship Centre has provided support for adults in the city for nearly 27 years, with the backing of Plymouth City Council and Morice Baptist Church in Ham Drive.
After the difficulties created by the pandemic the centre has worked hard to provide social interaction and support – and in mid-July re-opened to provide support groups for up to 15 people per session.
And at the end of July an event was held to open a re-developed area of Morice Baptist Church’s garden, which is maintained by Crossroads staff and members and used by the centre every day. Previously it was an ageing decking area which has been replaced by a new patio area surrounded by raised flower beds – providing an accessible and peaceful area for all to enjoy.
The garden improvements were made possible with the help of local councillors Tudor Evans, Gareth Derrick and Tina Tuohy.
Crossroad project manager Len Russell said:
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank all who have contributed to the successful ongoing garden work and to the organisations which have helped is the past to achieve better accessibility in the garden, especially Plymouth Community Homes and Cornwall College.
“This is now an area that will be enjoyed by many and will be beneficial to their mental wellbeing during this difficult period.”
