Newly refurbished mental health hub opens in Bush Hill Park

The facility in Park Avenue provides a range of specialist local services and a community café for out-of-hours crisis support

Enfield mayor Emma Supple cuts the ribbon at Park Avenue (credit Enfield Council)

The mayor of Enfield has officially opened a new integrated mental health hub in Bush Hill Park.

Emma Supple recently cut the ribbon to declare the Mental Health Community Hub, in Park Avenue, officially open.

It now provides a range of specialist local services and a community café for out-of-hours crisis support, along with a service which supports people who are living with long-term mental health conditions. It also offers assistance in preventing social isolation and reducing the escalation of mental and physical health conditions.

Previously, these services were split across two locations, with the other being in Silver Street.

Andy Milne, the council’s cabinet member for adult social care, said: “We are delighted that the new Mental Health Community Hub in Park Avenue has been fully refurbished, and is now open to local people who need support with their mental health.

“The hub is integral to the borough and supports vulnerable residents in a welcoming and safe space. Our staff and people who use the services have been central to the centre’s development, and it was great to see a display of our service users’ artwork and creative writing on show at the official opening.

“The investment the council has made provides an improved environment and includes a modern clinic and consultation rooms with bright and open spaces. The project was delivered on time and under budget. Essential services continue to be delivered by expert local authority and NHS staff to provide support and care for those who need it the most.”

Cllr Supple at the launch of the Mental Health Community Hub in Park Avenue (credit Enfield Council)

The cost of creating the hub was expected to reach £3.4million but the council says it was completed for just under £3.3m. It was primarily funded through the Better Care Fund, an NHS England programme designed to integrate local care systems with a shared budget, while additional support came from Section 106 funding – contributions by local developers – and Enfield Council’s corporate condition programme, which manages the improvement or replacement of council properties.

For more information about mental health services offered by Enfield Council:
Visit enfield.gov.uk/healthandwellbeing/mental-health-and-wellbeing

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