Short Description
3D printed fidget toys and tools
Age Relevance
7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

AP requested they add a listing - form completed on 16/10/26. Published 20/10/26.

Last Updated
20/10/2026
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Mental Health Helplines Guide - A guide to UK-based free mental health helplines, compiled by Cassiobury Court.
Telephone Number
01923 369 16 or 0800 001 4070
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Contacted by Paul at Cassiobury Court via email 5/6/17. Added 6/6/17 AP. email, phone added AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
06/06/2017
Last Updated
16/10/2023
Mid and North East Essex Mind
Short Description
Mid and North East Essex Mind offers a range of different mental health and emotional well-being services for children and young people aged 5 to 18 years.
Telephone Number
01206 764600
Town
Colchester
County
Essex
Address
CO2 8QZ
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Mind is the leading mental health charity. In addition to providing advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem, Mind campaigns to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Telephone Number
0208 215 2243
Website Address
County
London
Address
E20 1JQ
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project 2013 - Email 1 sent 19.9.13 BB, no response, email 2 sent 8.1.14Response received on 8.1.14 from Sam Crisp. Changed text 30.1.14 LMChecked information on website 18.6.14 - changed tel number and email LMupdated email address using info from website -RC 26/8/16. phone and address updated AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
01/08/2014
Last Updated
16/10/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Mind in West Essex provides information and support to anyone who is affected by mental health problems, primarily in West Essex.
Telephone Number
01371 876 641
County
Essex
Address
CM18 6NZ
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Organisation name, address, telephone number and website changed. Consent by telephone. Sarah 26.04.10Refresh Project - Telephone number incorrect. Correct information found on website - new address and tel number 4.7.14 LMAdded additional phone number, fax and email address using info from website - RC 31/8/16. youtube removed AC 16/10/23

Last Contacted
07/04/2014
Last Updated
16/10/2023
Name
Short Description
Emotional and SEN Support for young people through gaming, game design and digital skills.
Telephone Number
01522 462978
Website Address
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Added from Website 8/8/25 AP

Last Updated
08/08/2025
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Motivated Minds offers services to support mental health and well-being via their one-stop-wellness shop. The HAPPY Hub is in Eastgate Shopping Centre, Basildon.
Telephone Number
01268 520785
Town
Basildon
Address
SS14 1AE
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Last Contacted
17/05/2019
Last Updated
17/04/2026
Exclude All
Yes
Short Description
Promoting inclusion among neurodiverse children and their families, by providing social activities for the children and support groups for parents and carers.
Telephone Number
01245 975051
Website Address
Town
Wickford
County
Essex
Address
SS11 8JP
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

updated facebook, added twitter AC 16/10/23
Updated tel number from 07840 799718 to 01245 975051 AT 6/5/26 & addedd address

Last Updated
16/10/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Health based and therapeutic coaching to improve emotional and mental health for children, young people, adults and families.

Telephone Number
0345 366 9755
Town
Southend-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
SS2 6BB
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Submitted by Natasha Ralph.

Last Updated
06/06/2024
Short Description
A mental health charity and social group for Neurodivergent teens and young adults in Southend.
Town
Westcliff-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
SS1 1HY
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Changed address from SS0 9AU to address on website SS1 1HY 6/5/26 AT

Last Updated
11/04/2024
Name
Exclude All
No
Short Description
OCD-UK is a charity dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of people in the UK whose lives are affected by Obessive Compulsive Disorder.
Telephone Number
01332 588112
Website Address
County
Derbyshire
Address
DE56 1AR
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Entered on directory without consent as all information from website. 30.09.15 PK. phone updated, instagram, address added AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
30/09/2015
Last Updated
23/10/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
OCD Action is a national charity for people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, their carers and interested professionals.
Telephone Number
0300 636 5478
Address
EC1V 7ET
Age Relevance
11+, 16+
Contact History

Refresh Project- email 1 sent 20.9.13, email response received from Steven Parslow on 24.9.13 with updated address- KC updated on 24.9.13updated email address using info from website - RC 1/8/16. phone updated, instagram added AC 23/10/23

Last Contacted
03/10/2019
Last Updated
23/10/2023
Short Description
Phoenix Futures offers a wide range of support services across Essex for people affected by multiple and complex needs.
Age Relevance
16+
Last Updated
30/07/2026
Quyen’s Counselling Service
Short Description
A fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist.
Telephone Number
07856 286741
Town
Brentwood
County
Essex
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

Info taken from flyer and website 26/3/26. AP

Last Updated
26/03/2026
Short Description
A therapeutic, well-being provision in a forest setting for suspected or diagnosed neurodivergent children aged 5-16.
Telephone Number
07950 455607
Town
Rochford
County
Essex
Address
SS4 3RN
Age Relevance
4+, 7+, 11+
Last Updated
20/02/2026
Short Description
Red Balloon supports young people who self-exclude from school and are missing education because of bullying, anxiety or other trauma.
Telephone Number
01245 905014
Town
Danbury
Address
CM3 4QB
Age Relevance
11+
Contact History

Changed contact details 8/12/20 AP. facebook, twitter updated, instagram, youtube added AC 23/10/23

Last Updated
23/10/2023
Exclude All
No
Short Description
Charity based in England leading the way to a better life for people living with mental illness.
Telephone Number
0121 522 7007 or 0808 801 0525 (helpline)
Website Address
Address
SE1 7TP
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

change to address - consent gained via email from Gretchen - updated online 15/12/09 - EGRefresh Project 2013 - email 1 sent 20.9.13 BB, no response so email 2 sent 20.1.14Response received on 23.1.14 from Oliver Outhwaite. All details correct apart from telephone number. Updated 6.2.14 LMadded additional phone number using info from website -RC 26/8/16

Last Contacted
23/01/2014
Last Updated
02/06/2023
Rhino Sensory UK
Short Description
Rhino UK is a leading supplier of multi-sensory rooms, offering complete design, installation, and maintenance services to meet all needs and budgets.
Telephone Number
01270 766660
Website Address
Town
Sandbach
County
Cheshire
Address
CW11 3HT
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Submitted by Rhino directly. 4/8/26 AP

Last Updated
04/08/2026
Short Description
Life and work skills training for adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health support needs.
Telephone Number
01255 879623
Town
Clacton-on-Sea
County
Essex
Address
CO16 7EG
Age Relevance
16+
Contact History

email updated AC 24/10/23. Changed phone number 15.5.26 AP

Last Updated
15/05/2026
Exclude All
No
Short Description
SANEline is a national mental health helpline (6pm to 11pm every day).
Telephone Number
0300 304 7000
Website Address
Age Relevance
0+, 4+, 7+, 11+, 16+
Contact History

Updated hours and added email by email 1.5.08Refresh project - Email 1 sent 20.9.13 (BB), email 2 sent 20.1.14 (LM) - no responsePhone call - 30.4.14 (AT) - no answer (out of hours?)Updated from website 18.6.14 - info correct but removed email as does not seem to offer email helpline anymore LMupdated phone number, website using info online - RC 26/8/16. facebook, instagram added AC 24/10/23

Last Contacted
18/06/2014
Last Updated
24/10/2023