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Apply for Champions Fund
Within our area a £10,000 Champions Fund is available for local Champions to use to run anti-stigma activity. You can apply for up to £500 per activity.
In the video above you can see some of the activities that Champions in Suffolk have been running to challenge mental health stigma and engage their local community. If you are looking for more ideas, you can also find out about other projects funded in the past.
Download the application form here.
If you need any help filling it in or any questions about your planned activity please email Jo Johnson at [email protected]
Mind Academy
By providing our courses online frees up valuable resource for both your staff and our students with reduced downtime in the workplace. Find out more
Elefriends
Elefriends is a supportive online community where you can be yourself. We all know what it's like to struggle sometimes, but now there's a safe place to listen. FIND OUT MORE
Counselling
Our highly qualified therapists have a range of specialities and approaches as we know it is not one size fits all. Find out more
Latest Updates
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Mind in West Essex have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, self-motivated, passionate individuals to join our Counselling Service as a self-employed therapists.
Successful candidates will be providing counselling to our clients and families who are affected by mental ill health, this can be face to face or over the phone.
We are particularly looking for BACP accredited therapists who hold an qualification in the following areas:
· IPT
· CFD
· Couples
· Psychosexual
Therapist must have over 400 hours of experience and provide a recent DBS check.
Therapists will be working in one of our venues within Saffron Walden area, anytime that suits them flexibly between 8am and 9pm Monday to Saturday, all agreed prior to commencement. Paid on an hourly rate for session, with a payment for sessions not attended.
Be part of our expanding counselling service. Contact [email protected] for more details.
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Here are 5 tips to help when Health Anxiety can start impacting on your day to day. News of #coronavirus may have impacted on how you are feeling, increased your anxiety or worry. Check this out to help stay in control.
Throwback to the Winter Office Olympics...bring on this years Office Indoor Olympics!
When things get on top of you, or your starting to doubt yourself. Get out, do something fun, pick up an old hobby.
Check out our Futures in Mind service if you need some help finding something near you. www.futuresinmind.org.uk/
Free Creative Writing Programme
Poetry for Positivity - Writing for Wellbeing
(New and revised)
Starts : Mon 16th Mar 11.00 am – 1.00 pm at Epping Forest District Museum, 39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL
We are excited to be offering a free six week programme which will guide participants through a variety of writing exercises, using a range of poetic techniques to explore the therapeutic uses and benefits of creative writing.
This programme is suitable for all levels and the aim is to explore ideas of identity/self and place with a firm focus on wellbeing. By engaging with the writing exercises you will broaden your knowledge of creative writing techniques and widen your personal boundaries of expression.
For further information or to secure a place on this course please contact Sam Pearson at: [email protected]
Or by phone on: 07920814232 (Places are limited to ensure participants experience maximum benefits from the programme).
Free Creative Writing Programme
Poetry for Positivity - Writing for Wellbeing
Starts : Mon 16th Mar 11.00 am – 1.00 pm at Epping Forest District Museum, 39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL
Contact Sam at: [email protected]
Or by phone on: 07920814232
Free Creative Writing Programme
Poetry for Positivity - Writing for Wellbeing
Starts : Mon 16th Mar 11.00 am – 1.00 pm at Epping Forest District Museum, 39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL
Contact Sam at: [email protected]
Or by phone on: 07920814232
Mind in West Essex have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, self-motivated, passionate individuals to join our Counselling Service as a self-employed therapists. Successful candidates will be providing counselling to our clients and families who are affected by mental ill
Free Creative Writing Programme
Poetry for Positivity - Writing for Wellbeing
Starts : Mon 16th Mar 11.00 am – 1.00 pm at Epping Forest District Museum, 39-41 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1EL
Contact Sam at: [email protected]
Or by phone on: 07920814232
Fundraising Events
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Ford Great South Run (1)
Event Date: 18/10/2020
We are a group of colleagues from Ford Motor Company that have joined together to complete the Great South Run in memory of our close work colleague and friend, Jonathan Davis, who sadly passed away last year.
The Great South Run was a highlight in Jonathan’s calendar and so we thought
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Great South Run (1)
Event Date: 18/10/2020
The Great South Run was a key date in Jon’s calendar for many years, giving him the motivation to stay fit and try to achieve a personal best each year. Jen, Evie, Eddie and Henry used to love cheering him on, and they now plan to visit Portsmouth and Southsea every year in his memory.
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Hayley's Skydive (1)
Event Date: 20/06/2020
I have suffered from anxiety and depression for many years, and I have overcome many hurdles along the way.
Skydiving is another thing I’d like to do, but this time for a good cause.
I would like to raise awareness of mental health and the impact it has on sufferers and their fa
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London Marathon (1)
Event Date: 26/04/2020
Sarah is taking on the iconic London Marathon next year and would really love your support.
Mind in West Essex is a charity I feel very strongly about and am excited to run for. Mental Health affects everyone and sometimes we need just need some support
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RED January Alison (1)
Event Date: 01/01/2020
I figured it is time for me to walk the walk as well as talking the talk and when better to do so than as part of RED January.
So to look after both my mental and physical wellbeing and start the year off as I would like to go on I will be walking, cycling, swimming or yoga ing every day i -
RED January Frankie (1)
Event Date: 31/01/2020
My name is Frankie and I am 5 years old.
I am going to exercise everyday in January. This will make me healthy! My mummy says it doesn't just keep me physically healthy but also mentally healthy.
Please donate money so I can raise lots and lots!!
Thank you so much
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RED January Jo (1)
Event Date: 31/01/2020
After a rocky end to 2019 with my health I am determined to start 2020 mentally and physically healthy. So I am taking on the challenge of RED January. I am going to be active every single day in January.
I cant say that it will be a run every day (because I have three children, a job and