Jersey's first walk-in mental-health centre to support “overstretched” crisis team service

        September 24, 2026

Jersey's first walk-in mental-health centre to support “overstretched” crisis team service

Good Morning Jersey — 2026-09-24

Silhouette of a woman sitting on bed feeling sleepless, suffering from emotional stress Jersey is planning its first round-the-clock walk-in centre for...
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Jersey's first walk-in mental-health centre to support “overstretched” crisis team service
• Silhouette of a woman sitting on bed feeling sleepless, suffering from emotional stress Jersey is planning its first round-the-clock walk-in centre for people experiencing a mental-health crisis following a surge in demand for its “overstretched” crisis service.
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Almanac · Daily readings
Today in Jersey
Mainly sunny, perhaps some low cloud or hill fog at first.
Local
16°C
Overcast · High 24° · Low 16°
Wind
6mph
Moderate
High Tide
05:47
9.3
Sources
25
checked for today
Local news · 8 stories
The local news that matters this morning
Here's the local news from the past 24 hours, made easy to digest.
Jersey Evening Post · Local news · yesterday
Millions spent on health facilities project since 2023
• Overdale, where the new hospital is to be built 14/7/26 Picture: ROB CURRIE ALMOST £80 million – 10% of the Budget-allocated funds to deliver the government's New Healthcare Facilities Programme – has been spent without main construction works starting on Jersey's new acute hospital.
Jersey Evening Post · Local news · yesterday
Butterfly declines expose worsening condition of protected dunes
• Essex Skipper numbers declined by 69% at the dunes.
• MORE resources are needed to protect the Sand Dunes after butterfly declines exposed the worsening condition of the protected site, a new report has warned.
Bailiwick Express Jersey · Local news · yesterday
Global integration director appointed at Suntera
• Pictured: Gemma Qin (Suntera).
• Suntera has appointed a global integration director – as the bespoke funds, corporate, and private wealth services provider looks to "strengthen and scale" its organisation.
• The role has been taken on by Gemma Qin, who will work to support the firm’s ongoing growth and acquisitions strategy.
Channel 103 Jersey News · Local news · yesterday
Haut du Mont trial: Island Energy ‘wouldn’t spend the money’ on vital safety training, court hears
• 'Budget concerns' at Island Energy in the years before the fatal Haut du Mont explosion meant workers - including the three men on trial over the blast - did not get 'fundamental' safety training, Jersey's Royal Court has heard.
Channel 103 Jersey News · Local news · yesterday
Injured motorcyclist transferred to Southampton
• A motorcyclist has been transferred to Southampton Hospital following a collision on Route du Fort.
BBC Jersey · Local news · yesterday
Azerbaijan pardons Frenchman after EU lifts sanctions on Russian billionaire
• Martin Ryan is pardoned months after he was jailed on charges of spying, but a second Frenchman remains in prison.
Channel Eye · Business · yesterday
Disability training helps retail staff support more customers
• Channel Islands Co-op staff have completed training to better support disabled customers.
• Staff and managers, including colleagues from Jersey, took part in a bespoke course delivered by disabled presenters from Guernsey charity UnLtd on Friday 18 September.
Channel Eye · Business · today
Jersey Water outlines 2027 investment priorities and water charges
• Jersey Water has outlined its priorities for the second year of its strategy to 2030 and confirmed its water charges for 2027, as it continues investing in the infrastructure needed to secure the Island's water supply in a changing climate.
Jobs · 5 vacancies
Jobs in Jersey
Fresh official vacancies from gov.je.
Government of Jersey — JobsSpecialist Services Community Support Worker at Aurum Home Care LtdAurum specialist services are seeking a support worker to join our small, dedicated team that supports individuals with additional needs in their own homes. You’ll provide person centred care and support that’s tailored to each individual to promote independence, wellbeing, and development. Someone with experience of working with individuals with Autism, mental health conditions, learning disabilities and other assoc View vacancy →Government of Jersey — JobsCare Coordinator at Trinity247 Care Services LtdTrinity 247 Care is seeking an organised and compassionate Care Coordinator to join our friendly team in Jersey. You will coordinate staff rotas and care visits, respond to changes and emergencies, maintain accurate records, communicate with clients, families and care staff, and help ensure safe, reliable, person-centred care. You will also support recruitment, staff onboarding, compliance checks, care-plan reviews a View vacancy →Government of Jersey — JobsKitchen assistant at Le Coin CacheAbout Le Coin Caché Le Coin Caché is an intimate bistro in St Aubin, offering French-inspired cooking with a strong focus on quality ingredients and Jersey produce. We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to support our kitchen team and help maintain the high standards expected throughout the restaurant. Role Purpose The Kitchen Assistant will support the chefs with food preparation, cleaning, View vacancy →Government of Jersey — JobsParts Supervisor at Van Mossel Jersey limitedThe Parts Supervisor is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Parts Department, ensuring stock control, first-time parts availability, and excellent customer service. This role involves leading the team, monitoring financial and sales targets, implementing effective processes, and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and customers. The Parts Supervisor supports the Aftersal View vacancy →Government of Jersey — JobsParts Advisor at Van Mossel Jersey limitedThe Parts Advisor plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Parts Department, supporting both internal colleagues and external customers. This position focuses on delivering accurate, efficient, and courteous service, maintaining stock integrity, and fostering strong relationships with suppliers and colleagues. The Parts Advisor is responsible for the day-to-day handling, dispatch, and management of View vacancy →
Sport · 4 items
Jersey sport
Latest sport stories from the island press.
Jersey Evening Post — SportBulls hold free-scoring Winchester to goalless draw on the roadLorne Bickley (pictured against Ashford Town) "worked his socks off", in the eyes of his captain Picture: DAVID FERGUSON. (42441784) CAPTAIN James Querée complimented his side's professionalism after keeping a clean sheet and securing a point away at free-scoring Winchester City on Saturday. He Read sport →Jersey Evening Post — SportCieminski strikes gold for Jersey at Home InternationalMariusz Chieminski and Miguel Freitas claimed a silver medal in the Over 40 Men's Doubles category Picture: PAUL ROUTIER JERSEY No. 1 Mariusz Cieminski struck gold on home soil as the Jersey Table Tennis Association hosted the 2026 Veterans Home Nations tournament at Oakfield Read sport →Jersey Evening Post — SportBulls Women's match at Oxted & District suspended after horror injuryTHE Jersey Bulls Women's fixture away at Oxted & District yesterday was called off after just nine minutes after a horrific injury to winger Taylor Smythe. After contesting an innocuous high ball with her opposing right-back, an awkward landing led to Smythe suffering a triple dislocation to her leg. Paramedics were immediately on the scene Read sport →Jersey Evening Post — Sport"We have to grow our own" – Harris hails progress but promises more from Jersey CricketHarrison Carlyon (bowling) has received praise by both Neil MacRae and Chairman John Harris for his work coaching within the Jersey junior age group set up Picture: ROB CURRIE JERSEY Cricket chairman John Harris believes the island is making “good progress” but insists there can be Read sport →
Local utility · Practical note
Today in Jersey
Check weather, roadworks, bus updates, harbour and airport links before you leave. Source links are included so readers can verify live changes.
Official notices · 8 items
Official notices and public business
Government updates, States Assembly propositions, roads and public records that may affect readers today.
Government of Jersey news · GovernmentCommunity Pharmacy initiative set to deliver better careFrom 21 September 2026, selected pharmacists in Jersey will be able to access key patient information, making it easier for Islanders to get advice, treatment, and support from their pharmacy Open source →Government of Jersey news · GovernmentChanges to residence and employment rules simplify processes for Islanders and businessesChanges to Jersey's residence and employment rules have come into effect, making it easier for businesses to recruit staff and for Islanders to build and maintain their residence status. Open source →Government of Jersey news · GovernmentWorld Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September 2026: Check. Ask. Talk.Prior to World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September, Health and Care Jersey is encouraging Islanders to Check, Ask, Talk Open source →Government of Jersey news · GovernmentKnow Your Numbers campaign encourages Islanders to check blood pressureIslanders are being encouraged to check their blood pressure as part of the Know Your Numbers campaign, which highlights the importance of early detection and prevention of cardiovascular disease Open source →digitalStates propositions · States AssemblyP.58/2026: Channel Islands Lottery Distribution of Proceeds 2026States Assembly proposition adopted on 2026-03-30; lodged by Minister for Sustainable Economic Development; vote 45 pour, 0 contre. Open source →Government of Jersey product recalls · Consumer safetyWaitrose Essential Unsweetened Oat Drink (Waitrose) recallSource: Government of Jersey product recalls. Open the linked item for the full Jersey context and latest details. Open source →Government of Jersey reports · Government reportsJersey Butterfly Monitoring Scheme 20-year ReportThe report covers 20 years of volunteer collected butterfly data from set walked transects across Jersey.The data presents population trends for 21 species of butterfly commonly found in Jersey. The report also reveals trends among three habitat types.As butterflies are good indicators of habitat change, it is understood that investigating change in butterfly populations can help us understand changes in the wider en Open source →Jersey Fire & Rescue Service · Public safetyOn-Call Firefighter training at the former Oaklands Lodge siteSource: Jersey Fire & Rescue Service. Open the linked item for the full Jersey context and latest details. Open source →
Resident Desk · official
Public notices and resident checks
Council, planning, travel and official-source items that make this edition useful beyond the headlines.
Official notice: Community Pharmacy initiative set to deliver better care. From 21 September 2026, selected pharmacists in Jersey will be able to access key patient information, making it easier for Islanders to get advice, treatment, and support from their pharmacy Open source ->Official notice: Changes to residence and employment rules simplify processes for Islanders and businesses. Changes to Jersey's residence and employment rules have come into effect, making it easier for businesses to recruit staff and for Islanders to build and maintain their residence status. Open source ->Official notice: World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September 2026: Check. Ask. Talk.. Prior to World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September, Health and Care Jersey is encouraging Islanders to Check, Ask, Talk Open source ->Official notice: Know Your Numbers campaign encourages Islanders to check blood pressure. Islanders are being encouraged to check their blood pressure as part of the Know Your Numbers campaign, which highlights the importance of early detection and prevention of cardiovascular disease Open source ->Official notice: P.58/2026: Channel Islands Lottery Distribution of Proceeds 2026. States Assembly proposition adopted on 2026-03-30; lodged by Minister for Sustainable Economic Development; vote 45 pour, 0 contre. Open source ->
Tide Table · Today
Tides · St Helier
Times shown local to Jersey.
05:47
▲ High
9.3m
12:17
▼ Low
2.8m
18:03
▲ High
9.8m
Source:Ports of Jersey tide tables (St Helier)
What's On · 25 items
What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 25 priority public listings from 25 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
24–27 Sep · Jersey Festival of WordsJersey Festival of Words24 & 29 Sep; 1 & 6 Oct · Jersey HeritageMeet Betsy the Cook24 Sep · Live at The SundownSongwriters Society: Sundown Sessions24 Sep · Jersey Development CompanyWellness at The Waterfront25–26 Sep · Curfew SpeakeasyNegroni Week at Curfew26 Sep · Jersey Festival of WordsAndrew Lownie: Entitled26 Sep · Skateboard JerseyBowl Ā Crock | A Carnival of Skateboard Culture26–27 Sep · Jersey Motorcycle & Light Car ClubMotocross at Sorel Point26–27 Sep · Westhill Country HotelSummer BBQs26–27 Sep; 3–4 Oct · RandallsThe Oche Club Brunch Social27 Sep · Skate SpaceBĀC x PILLO Afterparty27 Sep · JOY RetreatEleMENtal: A Weekend for Men1 Oct · Kairos Arts CharityGroove Exchange – Jazz Night for Kairos Arts2 Oct · Jersey Arts CentreCrapaud ComedyFest! | Adam Flood2 Oct · Jersey Arts CentreCrapaud ComedyFest! | The Crapaud Mixed Bill2–3 Oct · Music in ActionLes Misérables & West End Classics2 Oct · EYECANYou and EYE: by EYECAN3 Oct · Jersey Bulls FCJersey Bulls FC Home Games4 Oct · Jersey Motorcycle & Light Car ClubMotorcycle Trials4 Oct · 3D EventsStandard Chartered Jersey Marathon6 Oct · Jersey Arts CentreAmici Artium: Armand Djikoloun (clarinet)24–30 Sep; 1–7 Oct · ArtHouse JerseyArt in the Arches24–30 Sep; 1–7 Oct · Jersey HeritageField to Fork24–30 Sep; 1–7 Oct · Jersey HeritageVraiqu’sie1–7 Oct · Jersey Hospitality AssociationDelicious Jersey Dine-Out Festival
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Local fact · this day
Did you know? · Jersey
Jersey is a Crown Dependency, not part of the United Kingdom, Great Britain or the EU, with a relationship to the Crown spanning over 800 years.
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Jersey Culture · fact and history
This day in Jersey
Fact
St Peter la Rocque is recorded as a church building associated with Jersey.
Jèrriais
Man Bieau P'tit Jèrri — My beautiful little Jersey — the island's anthem in Jèrriais
Today · Outlook
The shape of the day ahead
Mainly sunny, perhaps some low cloud or hill fog at first. Wind 6 mph. Highs of 24°C.
Until tomorrow morning Have a lovely day. 
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