For adults and children who have lost loved ones through coronavirus.
Brain injury help group, South Essex branch have a hub at the Benfleet Methodist Church, High Road, South Benfleet.
Hostels for rough sleepers, short term accommodation, access to emergency shelters. Provision of food, advice and help for rough sleepers, homelessness or sofa surfing.
The Citizens Advice Bureau has produced a free guide about the help that is available to working parents with school costs, meals, uniforms, transport and much more.
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
SS9 5PY
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.
SS4 3HF
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....