Mental health support for adults
Crisis support
- Call NHS 111 and select the option for mental health crisis
- Basildon Hospital Mental Health Urgent Care Department
- Samaritans - call 116 123
National services
Samaritans can help if you are finding it hard to cope, are worried about someone else or are feeling suicidal or want to harm yourself. Call 116 123.
Local services
EPUT have specialist mental health services for the residents of Southend. Call 0300 123 08 08.
Trust Links provide community based support for people with mental health difficulties in Southend and across Essex. Support for Adults (18 plus):
- Growing Together therapeutic gardening project
- TLC (Trust Links Counselling) - affordable counselling with a student or qualified counsellor
- Healthy Mind Hub
- MSE Recovery College - courses, workshops and activities to support mental health and wellbeing
- St Laurence Orchard
We also provide support for children, young people and families. See the next page for details.
Reach Out for Mental Health provides free mental health support to adults (18 plus) experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Services include one to one counselling, peer-led coffee groups and telephone befriending. Email info@reachoutfmh.co.uk
Therapy for You provide talking therapy in Southend, Castle Point and Rochford. You can self-refer or your GP can refer you.
South East Essex Mind provide supported housing, counselling, and a range of community projects designed to improve mental health and wellbeing. Call 01702 601123 or email hello@secemind.org.uk
Age Concern Southend befriending service.
Anxiety Society - a peer support group for people suffering with anxiety and low mood
Digital/Online support
- The Calm Zone suicide prevention
- NHS inform
- Beacon House trauma resources
- Things to do to look after your mental wellbeing.