Operating for over 20 years at its house in north London, the Maytree Respite Centre has offered short-term residential support to individuals who are in the midst of a severe suicidal crisis. Maytree offers a once-only stay which is free to its service users 'guests.

During a stay, a Maytree guest is cared for and interacts with experienced staff and volunteer "befrienders" who are there to be with and listen to the guests with compassion and without judgement. In its safe, friendly and nurturing environment guests feel relief from isolation through engaging in normal everyday human relationships.

Our aim is to enable those at immediate of suicide to get through their crisis with restored hope.