Coffee Mornings in Hartlepool
LilyAnne's Wellbeing Coffee Morning is a relaxed, volunteer-led space offering friendship, conversation and support to reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing.
Frequently asked questions
Adults aged 16 and over are welcome. Coffee mornings are community based and open to anyone looking for friendly connection.
A relaxed space for conversation, meeting others and light wellbeing support. Staff can signpost to further help if needed.
Peer support can make a powerful difference to mental wellbeing because it connects you with people who truly understand what you’re going through. Talking to someone who has lived experience of similar challenges can make it easier to open up, feel heard and feel less alone. It can also reduce shame and stigma because you’re speaking with someone who “gets it” on a personal level, not just a professional one.
At LilyAnne’s Wellbeing, peer support is at the heart of what we do. Many members of our team have been through their own experiences of mental health challenges, loneliness, autism, ADHD or crisis. This helps create a safe, non-judgemental environment where you can share your feelings openly and receive empathy, encouragement and practical tips from people who have walked a similar path.
Peer support can help you build confidence, develop coping strategies, reconnect with others and feel a sense of belonging. It reminds you that recovery and improvement are possible, especially when you have the right people beside you.
If you’d like to experience the benefits of peer support, you can join our coffee mornings, wellbeing activities, groups or drop-in sessions at LilyAnne’s Wellbeing. We’re here to support you every step of the way.