Mental health crisis support
Information on who to contact for a mental health crisis for adults and under 18's.
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Urgent support
If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it’s important to get support.
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First Episode in Psychosis (FEP)
Specialist care for people aged 14-65 who are experiencing psychosis for the first time.
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Southend, Essex and Thurrock Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (SET CAMHS)
Provides advice and support for children and young people and families who are needing support with emotional wellbeing or mental health living in West Essex
More information here
Vita Health Group
In partnership with the NHS, Vita Health Group offer a range of short-term psychological therapies to adults 16-years and over
Support for West Essex residents experiencing excessive worry, low mood, depression, anxiety. Self refer by calling, completing online form or digital assistant. You can also visit a drop in service.
More information here
Essex Wellbeing Service
Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
Emotional, psychological and social wellbeing support.
More information here
Looking after your mental health
There are little things we can all do to help look after our mental health. Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more.
NHS Better Health, Every Mind Matters have expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing, so discover what works for you.
There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us.
This could be as simple as taking a walk in nature, prioritising our sleep or opening up to a friend. Our little thing, if we keep doing it, will make a big difference to how we feel.
Every Mind Matters encourages people to ‘find your little big thing’ to highlight that ‘doing the little things can make a big difference to your mental health.’
Your Mind Plan quiz
Answer 5 quick questions to get your free plan with tips to help you deal with stress and anxiety, improve your sleep, boost your mood and feel more in control.
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Sign up for anxiety-easing emails
Join the Every Mind Matters email programme to get expert advice and practical tips to help you deal with anxiety. It will also show you how to make these new steps part of your daily routine.
Sign up now for the easy, step-by-step programme that will help you feel more in control.
Get sleep tips sent to your inbox
Your sleep matters, so put sleep first by joining the Every Mind Matters 6-week email programme. From creating your perfect sleep sanctuary to setting a wind-down alarm, join today to find out how to make “goodnight” a great night.
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We all need good mental health and wellbeing – it’s essential to living happy and healthy lives, and can help us sleep better, feel better, do the things we want to do and have more positive relationships. It can also help us deal with difficult times in the future.