EPiC Hope Harbours

What are EPiC HOPE Harbours?

Crisis Harbours
At the Crisis Harbours, our trained and compassionate Peer Supporters with lived experience are here to offer immediate support if you’re going through a mental health crisis, including feeling suicidal. We provide a safe alternative to A&E and can help connect you to other support once the immediate crisis has passed.

Community Harbours
At the Community Harbours, you can drop in for a couple of hours in a safe, welcoming space. You might be going through a bereavement, a breakup, feeling lonely, or just need a chat. Whatever you’re facing, you’re welcome to join us for a brew and some friendly support, even if you’re not in crisis.

Crisis Harbours

Monday

INCE
12pm – 4pm
William Fosters Field
55 The Grove
Ince
WN2 2BE

Tuesday

WIGAN
10am - 4pm
Laithwaite Park
The Pavillion, Scot Lane
Wigan
WN5 0UE

Wednesday

Wigan
Temporarily closed, check back soon
8 - 10 Crompton Street
Wigan Town Centre
WN1 1YP

Thursday

WIGAN
10am – 3pm
Laithwaite Park
The Pavillion, Scot Lane
Wigan
WN5 0UE

Friday

INCE
12pm – 4pm
William Fosters Field
55 The Grove
Ince
WN2 2BE

Saturday

CLOSED

Sunday

WIGAN
Temporarily closed, check back soon
8 - 10 Crompton Street
Wigan Town Centre
WN1 1YP

Community Harbours

Monday

Orrell 10am – 12pm
Postvention harbour
2nd and 4th Monday of the month 7pm - 8.30pm
Edge Hall Road Community Stadium
Orrell
Wigan
WN5 8TL
Crisis Harbour
8–10 Crompton Street
Wigan
WN1 1YP

Tuesday

EPiC MEN
Coming Soon
Venue tbc

Thursday

Shevington
10am – 12pm
Shevington Library
Gathurst Lane (Across from the Co-op)
Shevington
WN6 8HA

Thursday

EPiC MEN
7pm - 9pm
Abram Community Centre
Vicarage Road,
Abram
WN2 5QX
Supportive listening

THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE

EPiC HOPE Harbours are there for everyone. Whether you are struggling with mental health issues or suicidal thoughts, if you have been suicidal historically or recently, if you have lost someone through suicide or even if you just need to talk and share your feelings – that human connection.

With peer to peer support and friendly volunteers, our Harbours are a safe place and you will always be made very welcome.

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.

Exciting News for Teens:

A Safe Space Just for You!

We understand that being a teenager can be incredibly tough, and your mental health is important to us. We want you to know that you matter and you’re not alone. That’s why we are thrilled to announce that we are in the process of creating special Harbours designed specifically for teens aged 13 to 18.

We know it’s not right and it’s not fair that you have to wait to be referred, and that you often feel like you’re not being listened to or getting the help you need. We hear you, and we are doing everything we can to set something up in Wigan just for you.

These dedicated spaces will be supportive and understanding environments where you can share your experiences and connect with others who truly understand what you’re going through. We are working diligently to put everything in place.

In the meantime, if you are struggling and need someone to talk to, please ring Papyrus HOPELINE247 on 0800 068 41 41. They are there to listen and offer support 24/7.

Remember, you matter. Your mental health matters. Hold on, because help is on its way.

Could you head up an EPiC Hope Harbour

IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

The more EPiC HOPE Harbours we have, the better.

If you know of a space in your community that you could access and you are committed to training to be able to support anyone with mental health issues, then please do get in touch.

We can provide you with everything that you need.