YVC launched because there is a huge gap between women affected by poor Mental Health, and the services available to support them here in Cornwall. Our primary service is peer support groups for women 18+, in various location across Cornwall. Each group enables women to meet up, and connect with other women who are living with poor Mental Health. The groups offer a very informal, relaxed and confidential environment, with refreshments provided and an opportunity to discuss the individuals issues as well as listen. Nobody is obliged to talk. Many members prefer to just listen at first. We know that women are three times more likely to experience common mental health problems, and the rates of self harm are ever increasing. We also know that women between 45 & 54 are at the highest age risk of suicide so it's vital that we are able to offer them a resource that can (sometimes) act as a life line. We also offer other social groups & workshops, open to non-members - to encourage wellbeing and social skills; as well as promote learning new skills & help combat isolation.