"Happiness is a good cup of coffee and a good chat"
About MATES Cafe
About MATES Cafe
Many times our obstacles seem too hard for one person to overcome, and just maybe they are so we can learn that we are stronger together.
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Isolation can lead to relationship violence, depression and suicide. MATES Cafe helps to eliminate isolation by supporting people through crisis such as relationship breakdown, loss, grief and loneliness. Meet with a MATE online or at your local cafe for the emotional support and encouragement you need to find new direction and meaning in your life.
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MATES Cafe facilitators around the world are trained to be on call for someone in need. To sit down with them online or at a local cafe for an hour, being a good MATE and helping them through a point of crisis in their life. Not about therapy, fixing them or giving advice but simply being there, really hearing them and helping them to find new direction.
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Suicide is a global phenomenon and can occur at any time throughout a person's lifespan.
“Have you ever felt isolated or lonely to the degree that you have questioned whether life is worth living?” “The sad reality is that 761 people every minute are questioning their reason for living because they are feeling sad, isolated and alone. Many of these people hurt themselves to the degree of hospitalisation or even taking their own life.” |
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