We offer hope and support for good mental health, so that no one feels alone.

How can we help

I need support right now

I'd like to find useful information and resources

I'd like to get invovled

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Find out more about us

Take part in a life-changing experience at our annual Firewalk!

Do you want to challenge yourself, get out of your comfort zone and realise the true strength that lies within you? Register for this years Fire Walk.

Learn more about the Firewalk!

Writtle Campus ARU Thursday 10th October & Beth Chatto Plants and Gardens, Wednesday 6th November

Join our Award-winning Mental Health Toolkit Training

This half-day session takes you through the Mental Health Continuum – the spectrum of mental health that we are all on – and introduces you to the Emotional Needs & Resources approach.

Learn about Mental Health Toolkit Training

Winner of the Health & Wellbeing Award at the East Suffolk Awards 2023

Join the Welcome Cafe

Our Welcome Cafes, across Mid and North East Essex, provide a warm, safe space where you can enjoy a coffee or tea and chat, play some games or try our arts & crafts. No pressure, just relax and make new friends.

Learn about the Welcome Cafe

When you’re feeling low or anxious, talking to someone who understands can make all the difference.

Welcome to Mid and North East Essex Mind

We are your local mental health charity. Our mission is to listen to our communities and offer compassionate and inclusive mental health services, resources, and practical support to promote wellbeing for everyone.

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The Mental Health Toolkit: The Essentials

Award Winning Training

A half-day workshop providing a foundation for workplace wellbeing.

Winner of the Health & Wellbeing Award at the East Suffolk Awards 2023

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We’re here

Mid and North East Essex Mind is your local charity. We serve a population of 600,000 people across the county and our services are designed to meet local people’s needs.

If you live in Mid and North East Essex, we can help. If you would like counselling or simply a bit of advice, we’re listening.

Counselling Training

Could you make a difference?

If you want to make a difference, find out more about joining our dynamic team of passionate professionals.

Together we won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.

Become a Trustee Vacancies

In crisis?
We’re here to help.

If you need urgent support, you can contact our crisis services. You aren’t wasting anyone’s time and we’ll be here to support you in a non-judgemental way.

In an emergency, always call 999.

Crisis Cafe The Sanctuary