Chill Out Room
“I was very depressed when I came here first. I spent all of the time with my children at home. I was alone and very nervous and anxious. But now I have friends, I am busy, I can go shopping to buy things. I am independent and I am progressing. Thank you to A Helping Hand and everyone at St Augustine’s who helped me out in my difficult times and helps me believing in myself.” Anonymous
Our ‘Helping Hand’ programme builds friendships between our Centre Members and local volunteers. It helps people who are new to the area, or feeling lonely, to settle in.
We can help you:
- Find support and friendship
- Get to know the area
- Join in upcoming events
- Improve your wellbeing and confidence
Artwork and film created by Sand In Your Eye and produced by Counterpoints Arts
Who else can help?
Warm Welcome Spaces
“Warm Welcome Spaces are opening their doors to local communities, offering everyone a free, warm, welcoming and friendly space. It’s a great place to connect with your community and to make new friends.”
Warm Welcome Spaces in Halifax (or find a space near you)
St Pauls Methodist Church, HX6 2EQ
– Sunday, 3 – 6 pm
– Serving hot drinks and snacks with takeaway food in a warm friendly space.
Chilli Tuesdays: The Kings Church, HX1 2TS
– Tuesday, 12 – 2 pm
– Free lunch for students, hot drinks, free Wi-Fi, accessible toilets, and a warm chill-out space.
Akroyd Library: Bankfield Museum, HX3 6HG
– Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm
– Hot drinks, free Wi-Fi, accessible toilets, computer access, and child-friendly.
Halifax Central Library: Square Road, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QG
– Monday – Friday, 10 am – 6.30 pm and Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm
– Hot drinks, free Wi-Fi, accessible toilets, computer access, charging facilities, and child-friendly.
