On 9th and 10th August, participants of the National Citizen Service (NCS) helped their local charity, Mid and North East Essex Mind, with a new allotment project based in Colchester. The NCS is aimed at 15 to 17 years-old, and provides … Continued
This week Theresa*, who is one of our Futures in Mind volunteers, has written the following blog. She manages her bipolar and anxiety issues and wants people to realise that things are still possible even when dealing with mental health problems. … Continued
Throughout the month of June, we’ve been sharing some tips and advice on how you can reach your 6 Ways to Wellbeing goal. The ‘6 Ways’ is a simple but effective set of actions to follow to help you improve … Continued
This month, we’ve been sharing some tips and advice on what you can do to help keep mentally well. The ‘6 Ways to Wellbeing’ is a simple but effective set of actions to follow to help you improve your everyday … Continued
This July, we are challenging you to do at least one thing each day to get you on your way to better mental wellbeing. The ‘6 Ways to Wellbeing’ is a simple but effective set of actions to follow to … Continued
Hello, I’m Amy* and I’ve have been working as a volunteer receptionist for Mid and North East Essex Mind for several months. My role includes answering the phone, welcoming visitors at reception, booking rooms for counsellors and general minor administrative … Continued
This week, Mid and North East Essex Mind are celebrating #SmallCharityWeek (taking place from 18th – 23rd June). As a small charity providing mental health support across the county from Colchester to Chelmsford and Braintree to Clacton, we really need your … Continued
This week from 1st to 7th June is national ‘Volunteer’s Week’ and is an opportunity for us to celebrate volunteering in all it’s forms! From our dedicated fundraising volunteers, our new team of online support volunteers and our Futures in … Continued
On Saturday 12th May, 11 brave employees from our ‘Charity of the Year’ corporate supporters, Knight Group and Perrywoods Garden Centre and Nursery, took part in a tandem free fall skydive from 13,000 feet. Their goal was to raise funds … Continued
Grace* is a 28 year old Nanny from Colchester. She and her partner had been together for 10 years when their daughter Erin* arrived. Grace enjoyed a very easy pregnancy but the birth was traumatic, she was in labour for … Continued