If you are unable to use public transport the Care Cars service can help with transport to hospital. A donation is required (calculated according to mileage) and some drivers can take wheelchairs. The scheme covers Southend, Castle Point, Rochford, Hockley and Hullbridge. 7 days notice required
Help for women fleeing domestic abuse - the helpline can help find a refuge vacancy for you and your children; call for more information.
Foodbank - Open Wednesday 9.30am - 11am
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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.
Community Hall situated between Rochford and Hockley close to Southend.
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Support for families at risk of social exclusion, helps families overcome difficulties that may lead to a child being taken into care.
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....
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...
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Safe Steps support women, men and children from Southend-on-Sea, Rochford and Castle Point. Services support those affected by, or at risk of, Domestic Abuse from Dove Centre for Women, Fledglings Child and Family Service and Southend Refuge. A person who has been affected by domestic abuse and ne...
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.
Charity providing family support across Essex to build the confidence and skills of parents/carers to achieve healthy and positive outcomes for children under 11.