There are a number of factors that put women at a higher risk of developing and experiencing mental health issues. These factors include sexual, emotional and physical abuse, domestic violence and lone parenthood. Social isolation and poverty are also more commonly experienced by women, and can contribute to mental health problems.

Threshold Women's Counselling and Creche Service provides a safe and supportive place for women experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties. The project offers individual counselling, group therapy, wellbeing training and peer support. This service also runs a creche to enable mothers of young children to access the service.