Huge demand for 'safe' mental health haven

A “SAFE haven” in Wallsend High Street has helped more than 200 people with their mental health since opening in July.

- By SAM VOLPE

New mental health 'safe haven' The Anchorage in Wallsend

The new building - called the Anchorage - is the third in a series of new services providing out-of-hours support for people in mental health crisis.

It follows similar venues in Newcastle and Ashington - and the idea is to provide a safe alternative for someone who might otherwise have headed to A&E. The Anchorage is on the corner of Wallsend High Street and Park Road.