Community Wellbeing
The Mend Cafe
A safe, informal space for open conversations about mental health — no clinical setting, no pressure, just community.
What Is The Mend Cafe?
The Mend Cafe is Mente Calma's community mental health initiative — a regular gathering where people can come together to talk openly about mental health in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Think of it as a community living room for your mind.
Led by our clinical team, each session explores a different theme — from managing stress and anxiety to navigating grief, relationships, and identity. There is no agenda, no pressure to share, and no clinical assessment. Just honest conversation and human connection.
The Mend Cafe is open to everyone. You do not need to be a Mente Calma client to attend, and you do not need to be in crisis. You just need to be curious about your mental health and open to connection.
The Experience
What to Expect
Informal & Welcoming
No clinical setting, no forms to fill in. Just a warm, safe space to talk and listen.
Facilitated Conversations
Each session is gently facilitated by a member of our clinical team to ensure everyone feels heard and safe.
Themed Sessions
Each gathering explores a different mental health theme, from stress and burnout to grief, identity and relationships.
Culturally Inclusive
The Mend Cafe is designed to be a space where people of all backgrounds feel seen, represented and welcome.
Dates & Times
Upcoming Sessions
Sessions are held regularly online and in-person. Sign up to our newsletter or follow us on social media to be notified of upcoming dates.
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The Mend Cafe is free to attend and open to all. Come as you are.