Reading Street Pastors said their service had saved lives and reduced pressure on hospitals.
A permanent home for Reading First Stop will open on Friday and Saturday nights at St Mary's Church House.Reading Street Pastors, who will staff the facility, said their service had saved lives and reduced pressure on hospitals.Street Pastor co-ordinator Sally Leonard said: "We have stopped several people committing suicide.
"Just this last weekend I had two emails from different parents, thanking the Street Pastors... for looking out for young people who would otherwise land themselves in danger". The First Stop service was previously run on a temporary basis from Minster Church and before that from a bus. The permanent home in Chain Street will provide a bigger space and will be better equipped, as well as being supported by ambulance paramedics, Reading Borough Council said.
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