The Evening Sanctuary

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A safe space when you need it most

Mosaic’s Evening Sanctuary is a free service providing short-term support to Lambeth residents who are currently experiencing a mental health crisis. 

We’re here 7 nights a week from 5pm – 11pm.

We offer out-of-hours mental health support in a calm, welcoming community setting.

If you are struggling, feeling overwhelmed or in crisis, you don’t have to face it alone.

Here you’ll find a supportive environment, understanding staff, and the chance to connect with others who truly get it.

Make a Referral
The Evening Sanctuary Leaflet
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How to access the Evening Sanctuary

Referrals can only be made by:

  • Psychiatric Liaison Teams and Local A&E Departments

  • Lambeth Home Treatment Team

  • Community Mental Health Teams

  • Single Point of Access

  • Lambeth GPs

  • NHS111*2

  • Solidarity in a Crisis 

  • Lambeth Talking Therapies

If you are supporting someone who needs immediate evening support, please complete the Referral Form with as much detail as possible and email it to evening.sanctuary@mosaic-clubhouse.org.

For advice or to discuss a referral, call 020 7924 9657 during Evening Sanctuary opening hours. A member of the team will review the referral and contact the person the same evening wherever possible.

No waiting list.

Rapid response.

Safe support when it’s needed most.

Marcus’ Story

Once a frequent A&E visitor, Marcus found hope and stability through the Evening Sanctuary at Mosaic Clubhouse.

Today, he’s thriving as a peer mentor, helping others on their recovery journey.

Watch his inspiring story and see how the right support can make all the difference.

At the Evening Sanctuary you can

  • Talk to staff and peer supporters

  • Spend time in a quiet, structured and safe environment

  • Join low-pressure activities such as games and creative sessions

  • Get practical advice, information and signposting to other services

  • Take time to regulate emotions and feel grounded

This is not clinical treatment, it’s community-based crisis support designed to help you feel steadier and less alone.

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Celebrating 10 years of the Evening Sanctuary

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    13,276

    visits to the Evening Sanctuary

  • Empty outdoor patio with colorful plastic chairs and tables, decorated with candles, plants, and a brick wall, overlooking a building's interior through glass walls.

    1,720

    referrals to the Evening Sanctuary

  • Cozy room with yellow walls, black sofa with colorful pillows, green chairs, and a wooden coffee table on a patterned rug. Wall decorated with photos and artwork. Plants near large window with blue blinds.

    4,577

    times A&E was avoided

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    4,303

    warm, safe evenings out of the cold

  • "With support from the friendly team at the Evening Sanctuary, who are always welcoming, engaging and ready to chat or play games, you leave feeling calmer, more relaxed and more hopeful."

    Evening Sanctuary Member

  • "I just couldn’t believe the welcome I received when I first attended The Evening Sanctuary at Mosaic, the staff were so friendly and welcoming."

    Evening Sanctuary Member

  • "The Evening Sanctuary has helped me to stay safe and avoid walking the streets and going to A&E due to mental health crisis. It’s an essential place to come for people like myself where we can feel safe and get support."

    Evening Sanctuary Member

  • "I come to the Evening Sanctuary because I feel better in myself after I’ve left. It’s great to be around others talking and a part of me feels relieved of my burden. It means I’m not left alone with my negative thoughts."

    Evening Sanctuary Member

The Evening Sanctuary is part of Mosaic’s wider community, a place built on understanding, dignity and hope.

Whenever you need support in the evening, we are here.

If you would like extra support during the day, explore our work-ordered day and
employment and education opportunities.

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