History
This project was started in Harpenden on the initiative of two local couples. Both have sons, suffering from long-term mental health problems. Because of their illness, they were experiencing social isolation. In addition, being unemployed, they lacked motivation and structure in their daily lives.
The health service did not have either adequate means or staff to provide sufficient facilities and support for 'Care in the Community' in response to the diverse and individual needs of the many sufferers discharged from hospital back into the community.
Community Meeting Point came into being to try and fill the gap, providing a focal point where people experiencing mental health problems can receive friendship, stimulation, support, and the opportunity of learning new skills and achieving new objectives.
The centre is run by professional staff with the help of volunteers, and managed by staff and representatives from the voluntary sector, Health and Social services.
We started operating from 40 Luton Road, Harpenden in 1991 until the sale of the building by the NHS in 2000.
We then rented premises at Unit 5, Bowers Parade, but are now at: Marlborough House, 6A High Street,
Wheathampstead, Herts. AL4 8AA