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Resources & Helplines

SUPPORT
24-HR HELPLINES are highlighted in bold
(Click on the website links - highlighted on the left - to find out times and services  available for all others. Some services also offer online chat)
To find a local group visit the website
0800 9177 650
Eating disorders information & support
0808 801 0677
Support for victims & survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse - Essex
01206 769795
If you're under 18 and need help or worried about someone under 18
0800 1111
Emotional support for bereavement
0808 808 1677
Supporting carers in Essex
01255 474410
PAPYRUS
Prevention of Young Suicide
Support, advice, information for young people feeling suicidal 
0800 068 41 41
Local Crisis Numbers
Local mental health partnerships crisis lines for people already being seen by mental health services
Chelmsford, Maldon & Braintree 0330 726 130
​Colchester & Tendring
​0330 726 1800
Self harm network online forum for support
Online Forum
For children, young people, vulnerable adults
​0808 808 1001
North Essex Resource and Information Line 
Information, support and advice about mental health
​0845 0900 909
24-HR Non-emergency advice line
111
​Support with anxiety disorders
(Youth Line 13-20yr olds)
​0844 967 4848
0330 606 1174
​For those affected by OCD
​0854 3906 232
Drugs & Alcohol Support Essex, Suffolk, Medway & Norfolk
Colchester 01206 766096
Clacton 01255 434186
Chelmsford 01245 284772
​Rape Crisis Helpline
​0808 802 9999
Relationship Support
See website for local no.
​Mental Health Advice and Information
​0300  5000 927
​​24-HR Listening Service
116 123
Supports anyone affected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth
​020 7436 5881
Domestic Abuse Support Essex
0330 102 5811
​Support line for those affected by suicide
​0300 111 5065
Support for male survivors of rape and sexual abuse 
Online Chat
Child abuse - concerned about yourself or others?
0808 1000 900
Support for those affected by drugs
​0300 123 6600
24-HR Information & support for domestic abuse
0808 2000 247
Colchester & Tendring
24-HR Support, Information, Advice, Safe Place for women & children experiencing domestic abuse
01206 500585
​For parents concerned with young persons mental health
0808 802 5544
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