Covid 19 Update
We are following the most up to date government advice, and like so many organisations, we have made the decision to reduce face to face contact in line with social distancing recommendations. Therefore, we have postponed our group meetings and moved towards working via telephone and email support from Monday 16th March. We are making every reasonable effort to operate our services remotely, by being an anchor through meaningful contact in other ways with existing and new service users, by providing advice, support, information and navigation.
You can keep up-to-date with current government advice, published daily here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
Please note that:
- We recognise the rapidly changing situation, therefore these arrangements may change, dependent on government advice. However, we will update our website as this happens.
- This situation is unprecedented, and we are acting in the best interests of our clients, staff and the public. Thank you for your understanding and support.
We are here for you
If you are struggling with your mental health, you are not alone. 1:4 of us will experience a mental health problem at some point in our lives. Right now, you might be worried about COVID19 and how it is continuing to affect your life and those around you. Your worries may be around staying safe at home or avoiding other people, as well as lockdown easing and the future. This may feel difficult or stressful for you.
Whatever your worries are, we are here to help you, please get in touch on 01708 457040 or email [email protected]
We are here for you 7 days a week,
evenings and weekends.
Monday to Friday 9am -7pm
Monday, Wednesday and Friday until 9pm
Saturday and Sunday 4pm – 8pm
Or an Online Referral Form can be completed
Current Vacancies
Mums Matter Project Co-ordinator Barking & Dagenham
Wellbeing and Peer Support Project Workers
Peer Support Worker Barking & Dagenham (Maternity Cover)
A Year In Numbers
5,700
outbound calls were made by staff to our service users and volunteers during the height of the pandemic
1,561
people reached out to us for help with their mental health for the first time
1,000+
hours of bereavement and trauma counselling were supported and facilitated
1,850
young people in Secondary Schools received mental health awareness sessions
We are affiliated to the national Mind charity, but we are an independent local registered charity with our own Board of Trustees. We raise our own funds separately from national Mind. Watch the video below to see the different between us
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