Who is Breathing Space aimed at?
• Breathing Space specifically, but not exclusively targets young men who are experiencing difficulties and unhappiness in their lives. The focus is to provide skilled assistance at an early stage and prevent problems escalating • Those living with mental health problems and those experiencing emotional distress • Family members, partners and friends who are concerned about their own wellbeing and that of people they care about. In particular Breathing Space aims to: • Provide an alternative and easily accessible ‘first stop’ service • Provide assistance at an early stage in order to stop problems escalating • Provide empathy, understanding and advice through active listening • To instil hope when none exists • To provide direction for those who do not know where to seek help.
