30/05/2026
People struggling with their mental health and wellbeing in Stafford are being offered support at a new community-based Crisis Café.
Connection Point @ Café 43, in Browning Street, provides a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals who are in crisis, feeling distressed, or simply need someone to talk to.
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) has partnered with social enterprise organisation Turning Point to provide the service, which is based out of the House of Bread Stafford’s Café 43 drop-in.
It is open to people aged 18+ and staffed by Turning Point Recovery Workers trained in mental health support, working alongside MPFT’s Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment and House of Bread Volunteers. It provides a safe, inclusive and non-judgemental environment, offering practical help, and signposting to further support if needed.
Jennie Collier, Managing Director of MPFT’s Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Care Group said: “We’re really pleased to be working with Turning Point to offer this really important provision for the local community in Stafford. We’re also grateful to be partnering with the House of Bread who have kindly enabled this valuable new facility to be based at Café 43 in town.
“Crisis Cafés help bring the NHS 10 Year Plan for health to life by providing local, community-based support and focusing on preventing problems before they escalate. Sometimes, having someone to talk to can make all the difference. Connection Point @ Café 43 offers a welcoming space where people can be listened to and supported when they’re struggling with their mental health.”
Lisa Kearney, Regional Nursing and Operational Manager, said: “Turning Point are genuinely excited to open this new non-clinical, community service for the people of Stafford in partnership with MPFT and the House of Bread.
“We have seen the positive impact of the Crisis Café model in other areas, supporting individuals during times of crisis. We look forward to welcoming people into the space, where our compassionate team can offer person-centred support to help individuals navigate their challenges. Visitors can drop in without an appointment or call ahead to book. Our booking line is staffed 24 hours a day by a Turning Point colleague.”
Connection Point @ Café 43 is open Monday to Friday, 4pm-10pm, and Saturday to Sunday, 12noon-8pm and can be contacted on 07889 010921.