Ricky’s Story
Ricky and his friend James Hendy completed the Three Peaks Challenge within 24 hours in September 2021, raising £2,350 for Mid and North East Essex Mind and this is what motivated him to do it. Ricky has always lived in … Continued
Ricky and his friend James Hendy completed the Three Peaks Challenge within 24 hours in September 2021, raising £2,350 for Mid and North East Essex Mind and this is what motivated him to do it. Ricky has always lived in … Continued
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year we are exploring loneliness. Check out our video’s below to learn more about loneliness and read our strategies for managing feelings of loneliness, there is also information about services you can … Continued
The Crisis Café is divided into two teams, Colchester and Tendring, and I am based in the Tendring team. Although we are split over two locations, we do work alongside each other when necessary and are able to reach out … Continued
Today is #GivingTuesday – the international day of giving. This time of year can be particularly difficult for anyone living with a mental health problem. Help us to support people this winter by donating to us this #GivingTuesday. Donate today … Continued
On Sunday 10th October 32 brave fundraisers took part in Mid and North East Essex Mind’s inaugural Firewalk, walking barefoot over red hot embers to celebrate World Mental Health Day 2021. The event, held at Colchester United Stadium raised over … Continued
We were delighted to be supported by Experience Days at our recent Firewalk. The gift experience company very kindly donated a £50 voucher as a Raffle prize at the event which marked World Mental Health Day 2021. Our lucky winner … Continued
Today is World Mental Health Day and we ask you to do #OneThing and start a conversation about mental health inequality. Because if we all do one thing, we can change everything. This World Mental Health Day is your chance … Continued
Mid and North East Essex Mind will be bringing the ASD Connect Service to a close with the service due to cease on 30th September. Our service started in 2019 as a pilot project and has continued to work consistently … Continued
Hello, I’m Helen, a qualified Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP). Prior to taking on the role of Trainee EMHP, I held a Pastoral role within a 11-18 years academy for 18 years within Mid Essex. I started training at University … Continued
Mid and North East Essex Mind are delighted to again be supported by Cllr Jude Deakin, Mayor of Chelmsford as one of her chosen charities for a second year. Together with Sanctus and Helping Hands charities, Mid and North East … Continued