Depression, Anxiety & Stress
LEAP 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: https://colchesterleisureworld.co.uk
Neessex CCG Mental Health Services
An NHS website offering advice and information on mental health services.
Telephone: 01206 918700
Website: www.neessexccg.nhs.uk/mental-health
Email: neeccg.enquiries@nhs.net
Mid 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.
Telephone: 01206 764600
Website: www.mnessexmind.org
Email: enquiries@mnessexmind.org
Samaritans
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.
Telephone: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Telephone: 0300 123 3393
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Essex Mental Health Services
Essex Partnership University Foundation Trust (EPUT) provides integrated care including mental health, learning disability, social care and community health services.
Telephone: 0300 123 0808
Website: https://eput.nhs.uk
NELFT
EWMHS offers advice and support for stress, low mood and depression, anxiety, self-harm or difficult to manage behaviours as well as support for previously diagnosed neurodevelopmental difficulties such as ADHD or ASD.
Telephone: 0300 300 1600 (option 2, 09:00-17:00, Monday – Friday)
Website: www.nelft.nhs.uk/ewmhs
Kooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss your mental health issues.
Website: kooth.com
Rethink
Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Telephone: 0300 5000 927
Website: www.rethink.org
Email: info@rethink.org