Lincolnshire's Night Light Cafés

Night Light Cafés are safe spaces that offer an out-of-hours, non-clinical support service and are staffed by teams of trained volunteers who are available to listen.   They can also provide signposting advice and information on other organisations that may be able to help with specific needs, such as debt advice or emergency food parcels.

On average, almost 29 guests a week visited a Night Light Café in 2021 and over 1,000 phone calls were made to people who needed support or a friendly ear to listen to them. 339 referrals were made from other agencies into the service.  Night Light Cafés allow people to have better access to face-to-face help when they are struggling in an evening, when practices and community mental health teams are less readily available.  The service is open from 4pm Monday to Friday, and from 8pm Saturday and Sunday.

It doesn’t cost a thing to go to a Night Light Café, the only ask is that people call or send a quick message to book in advance to make sure someone is available to listen and help.  People can self-refer by calling 0300 011 1200 or via Instagram DM or Facebook Messenger @NightLightCafeLincoln.   

Agencies and GPs can refer individuals with their consent by completing the appropriate online referral form here: https://forms.gle/Ab92khJJeR4mUEp57

Location and opening hours

To find your local Night Light Café, visit the How are You (HAY) Lincolnshire website below.