NHS Mental health
Find information and support for your mental health.
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NHS: Mental healthKooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
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KoothSamaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Phone
116 123
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Samaritans
Email
jo@samaritans.orgColchester Samaritans
Our volunteers are available every day, 365 days a year, answering your calls, texts and emails.
Volunteers from Colchester Samaritans offer support to service detainees at the Military Corrective Training Centre (MCTC) in Colchester.
We visit schools and colleges in the CO postcode area and give talks to other organisations by invitation.
Phone
116 123
0330 094 5717
Website
www.samaritans.org/colchesterRethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Phone
0121 522 7007
Website
Rethink Mental Illness
Email
info@rethink.orgMind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Phone
0300 123 3393
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MindNorth East Essex – Therapy for You (IAPT)
Therapy for You (IAPT), provided by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT), makes a range of talking therapies available to anyone over the age of 16 who lives in North East Essex and is not currently receiving secondary mental health care or crisis service input.
Phone
01206 334 001
Website
www.therapyforyou.co.uk
Email
epunft.neeiaptcontactcentre@nhs.netMid and North East Essex Mind
Mid and North East Essex Mind provide counselling, practical support and peer support for children from the age of 5 and adults of all ages. Visit the website to find out what is available in your area.
Phone
01206 764600
Website
www.mnessexmind.org
Email
enquiries@mnessexmind.orgMental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation is a leading UK charity that provides information and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health problems, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Phone
0207 803 1100
Website
www.mentalhealth.org.ukEmotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service
This service offers support to patients from 0-18 years old, or a patient with Special Educational needs up to the age of 25 years.
Phone
0300 300 1600LEAP Exercise Referral Scheme
The Life Enhancing Activity Programme – LEAP – is a scheme for Health Professionals to refer patients to Leisure World Colchester for an activity programme designed specifically for people with health issues.
Patients are also able to self-refer to the scheme for certain conditions.
Website
www.colchesterleisureworld.co.uk