Face-to-Face, Outdoor & Video Counselling
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency and need immediate attention, please visit the resources page for help.
Resources
If you feel you might attempt suicide, harm yourself or need urgent help:
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Call 999 and ask for an ambulance
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Go to your nearest A&E department
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You can also call The Samaritans on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org (24 hour response time for email).
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Call NHS 111 (Option 2 for the Mental Health Triage Team)
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In case of a mental health emergency:
Local Resources
North Essex Crisis Line (Colchester & Tendring)
0330 726 1800
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North Essex Crisis Line (Chelmsford, Maldon & Braintree)
0330 726 0130
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North Essex Crisis Line (Harlow, Epping & Uttlesford)
0330 726 0110
Help & Information
Mental Health & Psychological Distress
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MIND
0300 123 3393 / Text 86463
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Saneline
0300 304 7000
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Alcohol Information & Treatment
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Changes (Community Drug & Alcohol Service)
01245 318580
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Open Road
01245 284772
Sexual Violence & Child Sexual Abuse
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CARA
01206 769795
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Synergy (Essex Rape Crisis Partnership)
0300 003 7777
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Addiction Support
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GamCare (Gambling)
0800 8020 133
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Frank (Drugs)
0300 123 6600
Text 82111
Domestic Abuse
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Women's Aid
Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 2000 247
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The Men's Advice Line (Respect)
0808 801 0327
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National LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Helpline (Galop)
0800 999 5428