Basildon and Brentwood Talking Therapies
Vita Minds offer psychological treatments for common mental and emotional problems like stress, anxiety and depression for people living in Basildon, Brentwood, Billericay and Wickford. It is part of the NHS Talking Therapies programme.
There are lots of different types of talking therapy, but they all involve working with a trained therapist. This may be one-to-one, in a group, online, over the phone, with your family, or with your partner. There are a number of online support options available including webinars, self-help videos and guides.
This is a FREE service for anyone aged over 16, and you don’t need to visit a GP to get help. Visit the Vita Minds website for more information on how to refer yourself.
Basildon and Brentwood Talking Therapies (Vita Minds)Essex Wellbeing Service
The Essex Wellbeing Service provides health and wellbeing support to Essex residents aged 16 and over who are registered with a GP. The service is delivered by an alliance of specialist organisations and can link you with a range of support to help them stay healthy, safe and well.
Call: 0300 303 9988 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm)
Email: [email protected]
Adult social care
Contact the adult social care team at your local council to discuss care and support.
Essex County Council adult social care
Further Local Support
Basildon Mind
Basildon Mind is a local mental health charity connected to the national charity Mind.
Thurrock and Brentwood Mind
Thurrock and Brentwood Mind is a local mental health charity connected to the national charity Mind.
St Luke's Hospice – One Response
St Luke’s Hospice provides bereavement support services for adults struggling emotionally with the death of a loved one, regardless of how or where they died. This service is called One Response.
St Francis Hospice
St Francis Hospice – OrangeLine is a confidential helpline for local people. This is a telephone bereavement support service.
Emergency Support Line
Emergency Support Line adults in crisis that need urgent help can seek assistance by calling one of options below.
Essex Frontline
Find health and wellbeing support in your local community through the Essex Frontline website.
Hamelin Trust – Befriending Service
A befriending service to support those in Chelmsford and Braintree with a learning disability or autism.