Chris's House café will help Lanarkshire-based charity serve up support to those who need it

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Chris’s House officially opened its brand new café in Wishaw recently.It’s the latest development and addition to the charity’s centre in the town which specialises in suicide intervention and provides crucial support for people who find themselves at crisis point.The café, next door to the crisis centre in Belhaven Road which can be accessed 24-hours-a-day, was opened by Chris’s House benefactor Les Hutchison.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android It has been named “Chez Les” after the former Motherwell FC chairman, which loosely translates from French as – “At the home of Les”.Thanks to the generosity of the Lanarkshire-born philanthropist the charity was previously able to fit the main Chris’s House building, which has B-Listed status, with a new roof and windows.The windows alone cost almost £40,000 to be replaced.An old garage had to be demolished to make way for the construction of the new café building.Anne Rowan founded Chris’s House in 2015 following the death of her son Christopher four years earlier at the age of 36.

The new café can accommodate around 10 tables and sits side-by-side with the crisis support centre.The aim is that the it won’t just offer snacks and refreshments but will help make a difference by offering hope to those struggling with their mental health.As well as providing