Table 2 Overview of main findings

Sub-themes:

1.1 Common community, good relations and fellowship are healthcare

Quote: It means something to be one of those who sit around the fire (…)

1.2 Flexible and easily accessible support is healthcare. Quote: In the low threshold service, you’re not caught in these tight lines and processes but have the freedom to choose (…)

Main theme 2: Availability of places

Sub-themes:

2.1 To come here, is healthcare

Quote: I do it to help myself now. To me it’s healthcare to come here (…)

2.2 Opportunity to spend time here, and to try out things in a safe environment is healthcare

Quote: At the low threshold service you can spend the time you need to find the right key (…)

Main theme 3: Availability of activity

Sub-themes:

3.1 Facilitation and motivation for participation and activity is healthcare

Quote: I was able to try out new activities where I discovered latent talents and that helped me to grow (…)

3.2 Given the opportunity to have a meaningful role and to be seen as a resourceful human being is healthcare. Quote: I’m doing something I like, at the same time as I’m pleasing others (…)