A haven of peace and support, the Bath Wellbeing House offers a unique and invaluable service to the local community. This free retreat for depression UK provides a serene environment for individuals to enhance their mental health and wellbeing, operating every day of the week. The core mission of the Bath Wellbeing House is to offer a sanctuary where people can find the support needed to stabilise their emotional state and prevent a further decline in their mental health. Access to this service is made straightforward, as individuals can even refer themselves.
The opportunity to stay for a seven-day period, completely free of charge, is available to those who meet specific criteria. To be eligible, individuals must be aged 18 or over and be a resident of Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) or have a registered GP within the area. A crucial requirement is having a stable home to which they can return after their stay. The retreat is designed for individuals experiencing emotional distress, but not those displaying crisis behaviours that could impact others. It is essential that potential guests are in a position to positively benefit from a period of peace, calm, and additional support.
The Bath Wellbeing House maintains a safe and supportive environment for all guests, which is why it is necessary that individuals are free from the influence of alcohol or drugs during their stay. Those who require support for substance use will be referred to more appropriate services. Guests must also be capable of independent living within a shared house setting, as the facility includes a shared kitchen and living room, though bedrooms do have ensuite bathrooms. The service does not provide personal care or self-catering support, so guests must be able to manage these aspects of their daily lives.
It is important to note that the Bath Wellbeing House is not a clinical service and does not have medical or nursing staff on-site. Therefore, it is unable to provide support to people in an acute mental health crisis. Such individuals should be referred to the Mental Health Crisis Service, where their needs can be safely and effectively met. The service is commissioned by Bath and North East Somerset Community Health and Care Services and provided by Curo. It is a social service, focused on promoting self-care, independence, and achieving stabilisation. Professionals in health, social care, and housing are encouraged to make referrals, and members of the public can also refer themselves. To access this invaluable resource, referrals can be made by contacting Curo via phone on 01225 310748 or by email at Wellbeing.House@curo-group.co.uk.
