SAFE is a support group for individuals and families affected by Asperger Syndrome (AS) and High Functioning Autism (HFA) in Essex, including the unitaries of Southend and Thurrock.

Peaceful Place is a members-led charity. We are people of working age diagnosed with dementia and older people in the early stages of dementia.

Phone Number
01702 546476
Address
261 Timberlog Lane, Basildon, Essex.
SS14 1PA

Hamelin Trust are a charity who provide support for adults and children living with disability and their carers.

Phone Number
01277 653889

Safe and friendly group for anyone suffering with worry, low mood or other mental health difficulties.

Motor Neurone Disease Support Charity

Phone Number
07742 943472

Enhanced support for people living with dementia and their carers in the Rochford district.

Phone Number
01702 534772

Meets on the 3rd Friday of each month 10.30-12.30, (not Aug) run by Sian Thomas.

Address
Hullbridge Library
Ferry Road
Hullbridge
SS5 6ET

Information and support for people with mental health issues.

Phone Number
0845 767 8000

Futures in Mindservice for people who are looking for support with recovery from mental health problems and/or substance and alcohol misuse.

Phone Number
01376 316126

First Aid Charity

Phone Number
0844 770 4800
Address
18 Rochehall Way, Rochford.
SS4 1LB

The group make audio recordings of local news items and other matters of interest for those who are blind or sight impaired and who live in our area.  They are provided on USB memory sticks and portable listeners and special players can also be provided.

Employ-Ability is a specialist employment support charity working with people experiencing mental and physical ill health.  They help people with mental and physical ill health to get into and keep employment, in South and West Essex and West Suffolk. Work in the best interests of users by mentoring...

Phone Number
01279 446080
Address
Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way, Harlow, Essex CM18 7BL

Helps people with drug problems and provides information about drugs and drug misuse.

Phone Number
0800 776600 or 0300 1236600

For those feeling low or anxious about finding a job Heads Up are supporting you back into work or training.  

Mental Health Adult Mental Health Support Line. Monday-Friday 9am–7pm

Mobile Phone
07308 069609 or 07898 220384

BASIS Promoting independence and reducing isolation within the community for visually impaired adults and their families in South Essex.

Phone Number
01268 522817

Helps people with alcohol problems. Drinkline offers information and self-help materials; help to callers worried about their own drinking; support to the family and friends of people who are drinking; advice to callers on where to go for help.  Drinkline is confidential and no names need be given....

Phone Number
0800 917 8282

For people working in health and social care affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Phone Number
Tel: 01375 898837

People Promoting good health and mental health wellbeing for people living with lower limb difference, contact: Klaire Harvey.

Mobile Phone
07411 572876

For adults and children who have lost loved ones through coronavirus.    

Phone Number
01702 220321

BATIAS - Independent Advocacy Service Charity Advocacy for people with disability.

Whatever you're going through, a Samaritans will face it with you, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Phone Number
116 123

Supporting people with learning difficulties through gardening.

Cruse Bereavement is the leading national charity for bereaved people in. They offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies, and campaign to enhance society’s care of bereaved people.    

Phone Number
0808 8081677

We are a local charity providing Dementia Day Centres, Home Help Service, Companionship & Sitting Service, Care in the Community & Young Carers Groups. Helping people remain living independently at Home.

Phone Number
01268 881130

Mental Health Support across the Rochford District.

Help for victims of domestic abuse.

Phone Number
01702 302333 (Helpline only)

Provide advice and information on a wide range of issues affecting disabled people of any age.    

Phone Number
0333 366 1045
Address
The Beehive, West Street, Grays
RM17 6XP

National Charity for elderly and terminally ill people and their pets (inc dog walking).

Phone Number
01736 757900

Charity supporting people living with arthritis.

Phone Number
0203 781 9233
Address
56 Buckingham Gate, London.
SW1E 6AE

Free and confidential support of a non-medical nature who can help with:- Healthy living, quitting smoking, physical and mental wellbeing, independent living, mobility and equipment, home adaptations, safety and security, looking after someone, social inclusion, getting out and about, money worries.

Phone Number
0300 303 9988

Advice and support for people living with Multiple Sclerosis.

Activity Centre

Mobile Phone
07841 908999
Address
Rawreth Equestrian Centre, Church Road, Rawreth.

Community based arts service managed by Essex Partnership University NHS Foiundation Trust (EPUT) for people aged 16+ who have either experienced mental health problems or are a carer. Open Arts is a charitable service working across Essex to help people improve and maintain their mental health and...

Mobile Phone
07903 188673 or 07580 982462
Address
The Art House, 19 High Street, Hadleigh, Essex.
SS7 2PA

Supporting people an their unpaid carers who need help with their mental health and wellbeing. Offering Therapeutic gardening, recovery classes, employment training and social activities.

Phone Number
01702 213134
Address
34 Rocheway, Rochford, Essex.
SS4 1DQ

Medical Screening and Advice Charity.

Phone Number
01702 343288

Provides support for families living in Essex with children aged between 0-25 years with any special need or disability. No formal diagnosis or professional referral is necessary to access SNAP services.

Phone Number
01277 211300

Helping the people of Essex live as independently at home for as long as possible, offering domestic services, housework/shopping and a sitting and companionship service and imminently telephone befriending service Contact: Jodie Bevan    

Mobile Phone
07440 482617

Community Agents Essex support older people and their informal carers by promoting health and independence, reducing social isolation, finding practical solutions to mobility issues and daily living.

Phone Number
0800 977 5858 or 01376 574341

A not-for-profit organisation providing a door to door transport service to the residents of Rochford District and Castle Point Borough.  The service enables people to take part in activities that they would otherwise struggle to travel to, and therefore reduces exclusion and isolation of vulnerable...

Phone Number
01268 753513 and 01268 754936 Lines open between 8.30am and 2.00pm Mon-Fri.