grounded.

grounded. is a community-led wellbeing café built on the belief that mental health support should be accessible, welcoming, and stigma-free. Each grounded. site offers a unique blend of mental health services, wellbeing activities, and a warm café environment, where people can connect, unwind, and access support in a way that feels natural and non-clinical.

grounded.’s mission is to bridge the gap between community and care, creating spaces that nurture connection, creativity, and confidence. 

Each site offers:

• Comfortable café space with drinks and snacks
• Peer support and informal wellbeing activities
• Referrals and links to therapeutic support
• Evening crisis support via Birmingham Mind’s Talking Spaces service (specific locations/times below)

grounded. St Paul’s brings the concept to the heart of Birmingham city centre. Located at St Paul’s Square, this site reflects a more urban, professional audience while maintaining grounded.’s approachable and inclusive tone. With a calm, modern interior and a focus on wellbeing in the workplace, the site offers a blend of café culture, corporate wellbeing workshops, and mental health signposting for those working or living nearby. St Paul’s represents the next evolution of grounded. — where wellness meets city life, and conversations around mental health become part of everyday culture.

Our Vision

grounded. is more than a café — it’s a movement towards normalising mental health conversations, reducing isolation, and building resilient communities. As we continue to grow, our focus remains the same: creating spaces where everyone feels welcome, supported, and grounded.

Birmingham Mind – Talking Spaces (Crisis Support)

These evening services provide safe, drop‑in mental health support, listening, and guided conversations in partnership with Birmingham Mind. No appointment is needed, and support is free and confidential.

Talking Spaces at grounded. St Paul’s

• Days: Friday – Monday
• Times: 13:00 – 21:00
• Support specially available for young adults aged 18–25 alongside general support.

Note: Talking Spaces services at these locations operate alongside other Birmingham Mind venues across the city and are part of a wider crisis support network.