Basildon, Billericay and Wickford Partners

Mental Health Wellbeing and Recovery Programme.

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Employ-Ability is a specialist employment support charity working with people with physical and mental health conditions. Our purpose is to support people to secure and retain employment. We promote employment as it is both a normal aspiration and because it is a proven method of supporting recovery. It is a completely free service and we are in partnership with the NHS to help people in local communities across Essex. Our employment services follow a delivery model known as Individual Placement Support (IPS) This model is used across the globe to help people find paid, sustainable work, working with the individual's job preferences.

We’re more than just a café; we’re a charity with a vision.

At Human Kind, we trust in the inherent kindness and generosity of people, allowing individuals to express the qualities in their own way, knowing the ripple effect of their actions can and will be far reaching.
The vision and purpose of our charity café is to create a world where all experience a lasting sense of belonging, providing safe, welcoming spaces where we support everyone in connecting, sharing, and experiencing kindness.

Our commitment to connecting the Billericay community extends beyond serving great, freshly sourced vegetarian and vegan food.
We offer:
Activities for all age groups, including Mum, baby & bump mornings, after school activities, crafting
sessions and supper clubs.
A “human library” of experts from local organisations, who are able to offer advice, from Mental Health issues, benefits advice, technology help.
Sessions run specifically for those living with long term health conditions such as living with dementia, and their carers.

Come and explore our space, meet new people, and share experience

At Motivated Minds, we are dedicated to fostering mental health and wellbeing across the Basildon Borough. We understand that mental health issues affect individuals differently and that is why we can tailor our support to address the unique needs. We offer a variety of postivie programmes, practical solutions and one to one coaching or counselling.

Sociability is a fully registered charity, Number: 1166862.  Providing an alternative to clinical support, Sociability focus on mental health self-help methods and coping strategies.  Sociability is uniquely set within the tranquil Wat Tyler Country Park.  This allows us to use the evidence based natural environment and the positives of social contact to improve mental wellbeing.  Sociability provides activities which are designed by our resident psychotherapist, a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, our activities are designed within the BACP framework. BACP Number: 00930244

Sociability focuses on the needs of the individual, with an holistic approach we view each person as unique...along with the symptoms and issues which accompany them.  Services can be access via a personal health budget if a person is known to mental health services.   Our services are designed to support people who correspond to the service levels of A, B and functioning C.  Please, call for more information, we look forward to meeting you.

Sport for Confidence combines the expertise of Occupational Therapists and Sports Coaches in leisure centres to make reasonable adjustments and reduce barriers to enable everyone to participate in accessible sport and physical activity to improve health, wellbeing and life skills. Based in various leisure centres across Essex and London, we adapt physical activity sessions to be inclusive to everyone over the age of 16.

Women Together is a voluntary organisation which aims to integrate vulnerable women from different backgrounds into the community. Coffee mornings are organised to provide fun activities such as art and craft, sewing, jewellery making, talent shows and health and fitness activities. Outside agencies are invited to deliver lectures on topics related to interfaith, educational matters and mental health. A few topics covered in the past include Special Educational Needs in Children including Neurological disorders like ADHD, OCD, Autism and Dyslexia, Science of Stress and Actions for Anxiety, Dementia and Domestic Violence, Bereavement, Mental Health and CBT.

We also bring a dish to share to eat lunch together and exchange recipes!

Socialising with the women who are part of Women Together in a friendly manner, allows us to listen to their personal problems; consequently providing advice and help. Women Together has participated in two “International Women’s Day” events, raising self-confidence of women from vulnerable backgrounds.

Women Together is FREE to attend